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    Default Hello from Jerusalem

    Greetings from the Holy City! I'm a US Army officer stationed in Jerusalem for three years. I've started wet shaving (DE) since arriving a year ago, and my interest in Straight Razors has been piqued. Not sure if I'm prepared to make the plunge, but I'm trying to soak up as much knowledge as I can before I do!

    Cheers,

    Ken

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    Welcome to SRP.
    Starting out with a DE is a fine way to learn much of what is needed for a straight shave.
    Prep, lathering, pressure, or lack thereof

    Do check out the beginner's guide on the frontpage, and have a look at the library as well.

    I'm sure you will find anything you need, and then some, on this site.
    If not, ask away and we will make our best effort to help out.
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    Um, all of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years....


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    Welcome and enjoy the forum.

    I have only visited Jerusalem one time, but it was awesome and I would go back in a heartbeat.

    Have fun

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    Welcome to the forum. Stay safe!

    We have an Israeli member/razor maker His name is tcensor Might be a good resource for you.

    Michael
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    Welcome to SRP.
    And I can help you with pleasure with straight razors/info on the Holy Land.
    Alex Ts.

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    Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the help! And Manah, I'd be very interested to know more about razors here in Israel. I get the feeling it's a very small following!

    My Hebrew is okay in terms of comprehension, but my speaking is still a bit stilted. I've recently started a MA in Public Policy at the Hebrew University here in Jerusalem, so I expect it'll improve quickly!

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    Welcome to SRP Ken. Thanks for serving. You have already gotten off to a good start here.
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    Quote Originally Posted by locham View Post
    ...Not sure if I'm prepared to make the plunge, but I'm trying to soak up as much knowledge as I can before I do!...
    Oh! Take the plunge, TAKE the PLUNGE!! You're not a man until you do.

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    Welcome to SRP. Be careful, this place can be addicting.
    “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
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    Uh, oh! I see a budding Padawan! manah has an apprentice close by now... Someone will actually get a visual on the ancient libraries of Manah.

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