Thread: Newbie from Honolulu Hawaii--hey guys!

Originally Posted by jonnywhim

Thanks ed, I guess that'll make 'the hunt" more fun

No problem I can let you know what I have found so far and where if you want. Where are you PCS'ing from?

-Coming from FT Campbell, headed to Helomano on Oahu, but haven't heard much about that particular spot, good or bad (307th). I Haven't heard from a sponsor yet to fill us in on things, but it's HAWAII, RIGHT !!! 6 days to beach time
I'd like to see if there are some old swap meet/antique type places to find old razors (straight and DE), and maybe see about trying out different brands of soap. I'm DEFINITELY going to see about their arts and craft center wood shop on post on the weekend if I don't deploy right away and see about making a few brushes.
JON

Just left Schofield three weeks ago! Nice place and not a bad duty station.

Originally Posted by Tescot

Let me know if you are interested in learning. I plan to give up my honing stuff, (not a bad thing, just a time thing, and if someone wants to learn I'm happy to help).

I want to Learn!! In definite need of a mentor... problem is I'm leeward & without a car

Originally Posted by dustoff003

Howzit? Welcome to SRP I have been here a short time myself, and only been straight shaving for a week now. I am not doing to bad and I am learning everyday. I would not be a hone master but when I get back on island I plan on getting some hones.

Hi ed Where do you plan to get your hones? I've been to a couple of malls that might have had a store that would carry them, but I haven't found so much as a single puck of shaving soap of any kind anywhere ( except for the green set that everybody has), or even DE blades except for Walmart. Don quijote has nothing but the usual, that i've found, and food land only has single edge gem razors, if that's what you like. This is a cheap shavers desert

Originally Posted by Megz

I want to Learn!! In definite need of a mentor... problem is I'm leeward & without a car

I am in Waianae where you at?

Originally Posted by jonnywhim

Hi ed Where do you plan to get your hones? I've been to a couple of malls that might have had a store that would carry them, but I haven't found so much as a single puck of shaving soap of any kind anywhere ( except for the green set that everybody has), or even DE blades except for Walmart. Don quijote has nothing but the usual, that i've found, and food land only has single edge gem razors, if that's what you like. This is a cheap shavers desert

I was going to order them online from SRD, Woodcraft in Kalihi has hones and DMT plates for lapping if you wanted to purchase them local. Soaps and Creams can be found Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Macy's all carry Art of Shaving and other products. Then there is Bath and Body Works and The Body Shop they have Creams. Long's has Williams Mug Soap. AAFES and Wally World have Van der Hagen soap and products, also AAFES Exchange online has AoS stuff. Don Quijote has a 1K hone that I thought about buying I posted a thread about it on here someplace. Long's and The Exchange will have DE blades The Exchange blades and the ones at Long's are American Safety Razor (Personna) blades and Wal Mart has Wilkinson Sword DE blades. Hope that helps....

Originally Posted by Megz

I want to Learn!! In definite need of a mentor... problem is I'm leeward & without a car

I reckon it would be worth a few cab fares megz, one to one learning would be best, and quickest.

Though saying that I have no idea how much it would cost or how long it would take in a cab. Ijust sort of imagine it wouldn't be expensive or far.

Welcome. I agree with Ed. No point honing unless someone can confirm you got your edge right. To start is reccomended for 2 razor rotation so you can send one out for honing and get a cheap razor to learn to hone. Good luck