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  1. 09-20-2012, 09:59 PM #1
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    Default Shaving in the 'Sota

    Have my straight razor restored now waiting to put on the new black horn scales and to have it honed. Once it is ready I am excited to attempt to steady my hand at shaving.

    Bought the basic VDH kit at Walmart, they wer out of straight VDH soap and figured for 8 bucks I couldn't go wrong for bowl, boar brush, and soap. Boar brush would be a solid back up brush and travel one I wouldn't care about. Just ordered my strop and badger brush too.

    I have done a few wet shaves and have notticed an extremely better shave already with my disposable razor.

    Thanks to Randydance062449 for his help restoring the razor.
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    G'Day and welcome to the fold.
    We look forward to hearing of your journey - and photos, of course
    Hang on and enjoy the ride...
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    Hi, and welcome. Sounds like your getting a good start. Be sure to try and post some pics of your razor when you get it. I'm sure Randy will tell you this, if he's honing it, it'll be shave ready. Don't strop it before the first shave. I'm assuming your not wanting to hone it yourself. Have fun, and once again, Welcome.

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    Edit: Thought I'd add a link to the wiki. You'll find lots of good help for first shaves, etc.. http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...zor_Place_Wiki
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    http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...minnesota.html
    Photo here, Randy already put it up.
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    Welcome again all the way from Maple Grove! You are certainly using the correct approach to SR shaving. Let me know if I can be of any help.

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    Man, you're in business. You're very lucky to meet up with someone like Randy. Pick his brain!! I'd say Good Luck, but I think you've already had it!! Congrats!!!

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    Nice to meet you Dave! Nice part of town, I am down in Burnsville. Got inlaws near Maple Grove so I am sure we will cross paths. Any specialties or areas of advice I can look to you for?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Minnebrew View Post
    Nice to meet you Dave! Nice part of town, I am down in Burnsville. Got inlaws near Maple Grove so I am sure we will cross paths. Any specialties or areas of advice I can look to you for?
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