Hello, world.

I've been lurking for awhile (since... December, actually) but figured it was about time I made an account and got to posting.

Like so many newbies, I picked up my first razor and strop set from Larry at Whipped Dog. A little battle scarred 4/8 to fit my small build, and the generic VDH orange luxury box set to get started. Needless to say, I was hooked from the get-go. My first shave went flawlessly - it may have taken me a good hour, and I only went with the grain, but my legs were perfectly smooth and happy for the first time in years. Still no nicks or cuts to report weeks later, even after switching to ATG. :D

So far I seem to be staving off all the various ADs that are so prevalent on the forums. ;P I have however been stalking the 'bay for a shorty 2" razor and sending out queries for a custom. There are just some spaces that would be so much easier to take care of with a shorter blade. I suppose we'll see how long it takes for me to have a dozen shiny blades in my room. I am proud to say I've managed to convert two male friends and one of my brothers to wetshaving (oddly enough most of the people I know just think I'm a nut. Sounds familiar, eh?) and only one of them went DE instead of straight.

Anyway, can't wait to get to know everyone!

Welcome to SRP!
Glad your legs are enjoying the attention. i shave my fiancé's legs and a number of other men do the same for their women folk as well. She has used a straight but says i do a better job (she just likes the attention i think). for herself she uses a DE because she feels safer. ATG does give the nicest finish to leg, faces too.

glad you are enjoying the shaves... as for a shorty blade a razor with a chipped toe can easily be ground down to a shorter blade some of the restore guys might have solutions along that line... otherwise you would need to sacrifice a good blade.

enjoy,
jim

Thanks for the welcome!

I imagine the attention (and letting someone else do all the work :P) would be very nice. You're very kind to do so for her.

I'm sure you're right on the blade, I've just gotta get to making a WTB post. :) I haven't found anything suitable to shorten on my own. Somehow I'd feel guilty maiming a nice old vintage.