Hi guys, as the title says I'm a new Australian joining SRP. Been lurking around the forum doing my research prior to taking the plunge to straight blades, however now that I am a user I figured I would join the community.
Guess I should start with an intro of myself and I will give you an insight into my experience thus far.
G'day my name is Luke - 24 yo Brisbane born and bread. I started DE shaving Probably about 5 years ago due to being in the military and being required to be clean shaven every day meant I was in search for something a little better than those face hackers you buy at grocery stores. I found DE's did a great job but always had a love for SE. Long story short I got around to buying 4 old SE's off the bay and searched for someone to hone them. Enter SRP, and more particular Oz. Found out he was the man for the job so I sent them off to him for sharpening … Man does he do a good job! Great advice and service. Thanks mate!
So with my new sharp blade I started shaving. (I must admit I had practiced both shaving and stropping prior to being sharp, so I had a basic muscle memory skill set ). First shave was a dream! The edge was smooth and just glided over lather … Amazing! So much so that the DE has now been given the flick and the SE is now my daily razor. In fact I have not picked up my DE since. No nicks thus far and pretty happy. I know I still have tones to learn and I have attempted an xtg pass once so far with average results … All in all great fun! And I will upload some shots of my razor once I get home!
Thanks again to Oz for a great edge!