Thread: Newbie Shaver From Chicago

Hello all,

I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Pat and I'm from Chicago. I just got into straight razor shaving. My coworker got me into using a barber's straight razor (the disposable straght razor kind) which got me psyched until I first shaved with just the razor and some old barbesol shaving cream, and somewhat warm tap water from the sink. That day I found out what a razor burn was as well as nick and cut. The next day, everyone asked me if I had a hot date the night before because it looked my face was scratched up.

But despite that, I kept on watching the youtube vids and the next time I had the preshave gel, and shaving cream with brush (onyx, which isn't tat bad) and warm water. The shave was much much better and my face had never felt that smooth, even with the legendary mach 3. I like the fact that you can edge or make a really straight cut. I was able to shape my goatee. I was so exited, I decided to buy a straight razor combo (razor, strop, soap and bowl, brush, and razor holder). The razor came with a lifetime sharpening and will supposedly come "razor sharp." I'm psyched.

Welcome to SRP! Where did you order your stuff from?

Welcome to SRP!

Welcome! Cheers from Ravenswood.

Welcome to SRP. Hope you learn a a lot, listen to what the senior members have to say as you can learn much without having to make costly mistakes. Good luck with your shaving adventure.

Originally Posted by ryanjewell

Welcome! Cheers from Ravenswood.

Hey, i don't live too far from you..I stay in humboldt park

Originally Posted by roughkype

Welcome to SRP! Where did you order your stuff from?

I was looking at amazon which directed me to vintagestraightrazor.com It's a really cool site and lots of good deals. I originally was going to try to get a dovo, which had a pretty good deal there: dovo 5/8, strop, case, mug, soap and brush for $150 I think. But I have a soap, mug and brush, so I decided to go the cheaper route and pay 50 bucks for a straight razor strop combo. I think it also comes with soap and brush. I was wondering though if I made a mistake by buying a cheaper razor. All or most of the razors come with a lifetime sharpening and honing.

That sounds a bit questionable price for a razor/strop...do you have a link to what you bought?

get yourself to the next chicago straight razor meet up (last one was at palmer house).

Hello, Pat, and welcome to Straight Razor Place. You will have plenty of help here from a cast of professionals. We're delighted to have you with us. Ah, yes, Chicago: what a fabulous town. I am 90 miles north. If you need personal guidance, please don't hesitate to drop me a note, or come visit me.