Hello from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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03-12-2012, 03:24 AM
WLeonard

Hello from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hello, as a very young 60 year old, I'm looking forward to learning the art of straight razor shaving. I'm facinated with the wealth of knowledge and experience present at SRP and I look forward to slowly entering into this new world of shaving. Hopefully, if I study the wealth and knowledge present here and if I follow all of the great advice that I'll surely seek, I'll make the transition in record time. I'm already having bad thoughts about my ever present Mach 3. I tried to start with the soaps and/or cremes but there are so many choices I don't know which to start with. The same with the brushes. I thought I'd start with a brush and soap while I'm reading the 75 pages of information I printed after joining this evening. Anyway, enough babbling. I'm happy to be here. W.L.A. / Ft. Lauderedale.
03-12-2012, 08:17 AM
Hirlau

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03-12-2012, 02:38 PM
ReardenSteel

Welcome to SRP. Ask any questions you have and enjoy.
03-12-2012, 10:02 PM
Tarkus

Hello WLeonard and welcome to the forum. Its never to late to learn a new skill and especially a wickedly cool skill such as straight razor shaving. It will take a little time and a whole lot of practice, but it will be worth it in the end. The trick is not to give up. It does get easier as you progress. Its also alot of fun.
So welcome brother, and enjoy the ride.
03-12-2012, 10:15 PM
Mvcrash

Welcome to the SRP. Fort Lauderdale, grew up there. Nova High School!!! Need anything, don't hesitate.
03-12-2012, 10:20 PM
sleekandsmooth

welcome, I know there is lots of info...my best advice would be too just grab a good starter kit and jump right in. Slowly will deffinatly benefit you :) if there is anything I can help with feel free to pm me
03-13-2012, 07:06 AM
Hirlau

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Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Welcome to the SRP. Fort Lauderdale, grew up there. Nova High School!!! Need anything, don't hesitate.

Small world, I live across the street.
03-14-2012, 11:14 AM
Double0757

Welcome! I'm a little north of you, West Palm Beach. I been at it for 4 month now. Left my electric of 43 years and haven't looked back.

Send me a PM if you would want to meet and try some of my soaps.

Good luck Double O
03-14-2012, 12:04 PM
ace

It is a good idea to start slowly. Knowledge will guide you.

Meanwhile, if I were you I'd head east to the Lago Mar or the Marriott and have a nice drink while you're reading up on shaving information.
03-14-2012, 01:53 PM
Mvcrash

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Originally Posted by Hirlau

Small world, I live across the street.

My daughter graduated from NSU last year, heading back in May for grad school.
03-14-2012, 02:23 PM
Lynn

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Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Welcome to the SRP. Fort Lauderdale, grew up there. Nova High School!!! Need anything, don't hesitate.

My brothers went to Nova. I went to McArthur in Hollywood.

Welcome. This is a great place and a great bunch of people wishing you success and willing to help you find it.

Have fun.
03-14-2012, 03:43 PM
Crotalus

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Originally Posted by ace

It is a good idea to start slowly. Knowledge will guide you.

I got the same advice when I started.

It's just not my way. I've started several hobbies (my wife calls this my latest obsession) by reading all I could get my hands on and then jumping in with both feet. There was more to read on this subject that I could absorb in a month so I got a few false starts. :)