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07-07-2012, 11:43 PM #1Junior Member
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New here and basically new to straight razors
Hey all, after a while of paying too much money for disposable razors and not getting much use to justify the cost I started looking for other methods for shaving. As odd as it seemed to me I decided to try straight razors. My parents actually had a Geo. Wostenholm & Son razor that was from my great great grandfather, so that was more incentive to use it. I didn't figure on finding something that has been in my family for such a long time. From the research I had done the blade is supposed to be one of the better ones from my understanding. Anyways, most of my information I found on getting started came from this site, so I decided to join to learn more. I hope to learn more from the history aspect and techniques of the straight razor. I know from the short time I have been using mine I am happy with the change
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07-07-2012, 11:48 PM #2
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Welcome and let us know if we can help you on your journey.
Have fun.
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07-07-2012, 11:53 PM #3Member
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welcome! Look forward to great shaves!
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07-08-2012, 12:14 AM #4Junior Member
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Thanks for the welcomes! I don't think I have ever had a shave that was so close from anything else, so I am definitely enjoying it.
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07-08-2012, 12:32 AM #5Senior Member
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How lucky are you to have your great great grandfathers razor - use it in good health, my friend.
Welcome to SRP - hang on and enjoy the rideMickR and chevyguy8893 like this.
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07-08-2012, 01:14 AM #6Member
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I can still remember how "close" my first shave was lol... Welcome to SRP
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07-08-2012, 02:07 AM #7Junior Member
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Thanks, I thought it was cool that I could use something that was used long ago in the family.
Originally Posted by Havachat45
Thanks! Haha, I'm pretty sure I will never forget how nervous I was using the razor for the first time and how close it was. Originally Posted by crom762
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07-09-2012, 12:17 AM #8Hones & Honing
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Welcome to SRP.
You have found the best straight razor website on the net. Take it slow and realize that beard prep and shaving technique are crucial.
Enjoy the journey,
chevyguy8893 likes this.Randolph Tuttle, a SRP Mentor for residents of Minnesota & western Wisconsin
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07-09-2012, 04:11 AM #9Senior Member
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Welcome!
What are you using for a strop?
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07-09-2012, 01:52 PM #10May your bone always be well buried
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Welcome to the band of brothers...
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