Hello from Indiana, USA

Greetings. I hale from the northern area of Indiana near Chicago and am just about to delve into the world of straight razor shaving.

Most of my adult life has been with a beard in one form or another. When a shave periodically happened it involved the use of a cartridge-o-matic razor. Lately I have been clean shaven to the surprise of many who asked if I have a court date. lol A few years ago a Merkur safety razor set came into use which has worked well. I did successfully try a Shavette about that time with only a few nicks. The problem with that was the blade would always move around in it's holder as I used it.

Lately I've been perusing the net gaining info on the subject of straight razor shaving and came across this site.

While at a gun & knife show this past weekend I decided to get a vintage Shumate straight razor. The price was less than the cost of a professional hone so I figured what the heck. I will try to post some pictures to get everyone's opinion of it's usefullness.

Hello and welcome, this site has been a huge help to me shaving, restoration, and so on. Has the razor been honed for you? If not, I would highly suggest getting it done by one of the guys in the vendors section, so you have an idea of what you should expect from a shave ready razor, and don't be surprised if you try it and like it that you start sectioning off your paycheck for just razors and the like...:rolleyes: Everyone here is willing and eager to help so remember, there are no stupid questions only stupid people who don't ask.

Just thought of something as well; if you don't have a case or sheath for your razor yet, and it's not some big 8/8 honker; the travel toothbrush holders at wally world for $0.99 work great, I keep some of the ones I am working on in those when not messing with them.

Welcome Bearhawk. If tou have any questons just ask. Where in Indiana? 'm just north of New Buffalo, MI. If I can answer any questions PM me.

Thanks. I'm from the "region" just at the southern tip of Lake Michigan. I posted some pics of the Shumate in the beginner's section.