Thread: Another new guy!

Hello!

I have been reading up lately and I am about to start the process of becoming a straight razor shaver. My name is Joel and I live in North Bend, WA. That is east of Seattle at the base of the Cascade Mts.

I recently ordered a straight razor and a couple basic accessories and they should be to me by Friday. I have been researching and came across this site. It seems like a great resource. I'm sure I'll have questions, even as I continue to read.

All I can say is take advantage of this resource. There will be pain and there will be blood. But when it finally "comes" it will be all so worth it. Almost as if you're privy to special knowledge; the kind that only select few can appreciate. So, welcome. and enjoy.

Welcome to SRP ...

Lots to read... the wiki is just an amazing resource.

Welcome aboard!! For sure, read all you can, take things very slowly so you don't sour yourself on the experience. Take this journey for what it is, an alternative way of approaching a very boring task.

It is a ton of fun to get into, and the gratification you will get is immense! Be sure to read the beginners tips from lynn who founded this site. Don't get discouraged if it isn't great right off the bat. Some struggle more than others, but I hope for you it is as good as the journey has been for me!

Have Fun!!!

M

Welcome friend. My wife is from the Tri Cities, and tells me all about Washington any time it comes up. Yes, she is a dork, good thing she's hot! Anyway, your home sounds beautiful! Welcome to the site. Ask lots of questions, take it slow, and have fun. This is the place to learn all you need. There is a huge learning curve, don't give up. You'll go from nicks and blood to a DFS to a BBS shave in no time. Just listen to the seniors!

Greetings,
My only piece of advice right off the bat is this: don't try to do too much at first. And, pay attention to the finer details in the videos. Note that the shavers in the videos are pulling the skin on their face very tightly. That will inhibit the razor from having loose skin to cut into. I always say this to people that cut themselves, that you must - either by contorting your face or manually pulling it - pull the skin tight, tight, tight. And, make certain your razor is seriously sharp, if not, it will pull and cut you. With time comes skill. The other day, shortly after putting a razor to my face that hasn't been honed ever (since it's kind of new) it pulled a little. Ordinarily, I would've put it down and immediately grabbed another. But, I decided this time to go a little slower and more delibrately and as a result, was bale to complete the shave nick and cut free. Two points to make here are, first, know your razor and second, know the limitations of your skill(s). Good luck!

Originally Posted by JoeldB

Hello!

I have been reading up lately and I am about to start the process of becoming a straight razor shaver. My name is Joel and I live in North Bend, WA. That is east of Seattle at the base of the Cascade Mts.

I recently ordered a straight razor and a couple basic accessories and they should be to me by Friday. I have been researching and came across this site. It seems like a great resource. I'm sure I'll have questions, even as I continue to read.

Greetings,
i hope your razor and basic supplies are from great vendors so that the blade arrives ready for the shave of your life. good luck with the start and you will be enjoying for years.

jim

Welcome to SRP

Joel, Hello! Welcome.

'Wouldn't add much to what's been said. Its easy to get overwhelmed by all the intricasies. For starters, the issues are confined to the shave technique itself, making lather and beard prep, and stropping.
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The thread about your 'first straight shave' is linked on the home page of SRP. 'Would be hard to improve on it. It takes time to learn/map your facial topography, but it comes.
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Making lather has been very well covered by the honorable 'Mantic'. How To Build And Apply Traditional Shaving Lather - YouTube