Thread: Another Newby!

Hi all,

My name is J.F. and I live in France. I'll be 50 in a couple of month or so, and I am definitely ready for something new. I was always fascinated, and, I have to admit, a bit scared, by the idea of shaving with a straight razor. I guess that reaching half a century helps in taking the necessary steps.

I recently received a present from my 16-year old son: a complete set from Mühle (straight razor; badger brush, bowl, leather strop, sandalwood soap, display, etc.) First shave was a totally positive experience and there is now no turning back!

I registered to the French site Coupe-Chou Club, and browsing the various topics there I did find a reference to your Website (thanks to one of our very active member ''Requin'', a.k.a. ''Jaws'' here). I am quite impressed by the wealth of reliable and precious information I can gather on both sites. I am sure my visits here will help enhancing my pleasure of joining the community of straight-razor shaving enthusiasts! SRP is an awesome site!

Welcome to SRP!

Glad you had a good first shave with a straight, and what a great present from your son!

I'm quite new to straight shaving too, and this is an extremely knowlegeable and friendly place - I've benefited a lot from reading past threads and the library, and there are always people ready to answer questions. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Hi and welcome!!

Be sure you share your experiences, and ask questions that you will develop as your skills do. Take your time and enjoy the ride!!

Good luck!

M

Don't forget to share pics of your goods scored on the other side of the pond too! Welcome!

Hi JFL,
Welcome. I'm 50 in a couple of weeks, and I started SR shaving almost a year ago. I wish I'd started DECADES ago! Then again, if I had (started decades ago) I'd probably need to find something else to excite me now!

Carl