Hi all from western PA

Hi,
Im not sure if I should be posting or not. I recently became a member but I havent actually been able to get a stright razor yet, so alll i know is what I hear from others. I had always wanted to use a stright razor but never really looked into it thinking no one but barbers really did it anymore. Well now I know I was wrong I was at my local mall and found a "The Art Of Shaving" store went in and talked to a guy and now cant wait to get my first stright razor. Just looking for something I can afford at the moment. I know it is an investment and pays off in the end but still dont have the money to get everything yet.
Anyway this sight is awsome so glad its here and looking forward to the nice close shaves I will be enjoying soon.
Thanks for all the great info I have already found here.

Whereabouts? I've got in-laws in that neck of the woods

Welcome to SRP! Check the classifieds, there are always decent prices for shave-ready razors, without the inherent risk from the bay.

Good luck!

Im in Pittsburgh. And I think I found a good deal on craigs list actually but Im trying to find some more info from the guy before I buy.
Thanks for the warm welcome.

Awesome. Family is in New Ken.

Let me know if you need anything... we're up there every month or so

Welcome darkdragon to the forum and to straight razor shaving. I hope you enjoy the ride and have the patience to persevere. It will be truly worth it.
You will get alot of information here so read up on everything. As well as to ask as many questions as you need. The members here are great.
Again welcome.

Cool my wife and I used to live in Aspinwall. If you have a chance and wouldnt mind could you look at this post and tell me your opinion.

Straight Razor and Shaving Kit

thanks
glad to find such helpful people :)

Hey there fellow yinzer! Born and raised in western PA. Stuck out here in the sonoran desert for the last five years. If I were you I'd fill the gas tank and cross the border to visit srp's store. I know I wish I was that close! Lol I'd drive it if it were 5 hours away :)

thanks for all of the info really helpful.
@poppy thanks ill take your advice and check out the site first. just read the about section of the site and really sounds like they would be really helpful in person.

Welcome! I wonder if I should be posting every once in a while too.

Hi back from Western PA. I work in Pittsburgh, am from Pittsburgh, and live in Freeport. Glad to see more Pittsburghers on here.

Do let me know if you need anything.