Thread: An Introduction, Perhaps a Bit Late

Fine folks --

I suppose since I've been bouncing around throwing posts all over I should probably let you know a little about me.

I'm 27 and an IT network/systems specialist. I also work part time in the spring/summer/fall as a bicycle mechanic and have been for about ten years. I live in South Minneapolis, MN, enjoy craft beer, vintage motorcycles and, obviously straight razors. I started straight shaving about a year ago for two reasons. In-grown hairs, which I was told could be caused by multi-blade cartridges and a deep seated passion for things that are simultaneously mechanical and artistic. Motorcycles, bicycles, straight razors, anyone can turn a wrench or slide a blade down a hone, but the finesse to do these things well and the primal feed-back when your body just tells you it's right... the sound a razor makes when being stropped correctly gives me the same visceral feeling that I get when a 500 twin roars to life after getting the jets set properly on the carb... the artistic piece. I love that feeling.

Anyway, I'm here to share experiences, garner insight and expertise from the masters and perhaps, if relevant, share a bit of my own (good or bad).

FG, Welcome.

'Nice combination of cerebral and mechanical interests. 500cc Vintage Twins. You do have it bad - that's gotta mean Triumph. 'They're gorgeous, but I'm adverse to unplanned long walks, so I ride the rice.

You're so right about str8 shaving having ALL the elements of mechanical and artistic beauty. If you ever need any razor porn, Robert William's site or Buddel razors should suffice.

'Good to have you. Enjoy the time. If I can be of help, pls. let me know.

pinklather --

Thanks for the welcome. At the current moment, it means two basket-case 250 Triumph singles, both from '68 and a Royal Enfield Interceptor circa '65, complete, but only about 90% reassembled at this time. Yes, it does mean long walks but it also means great conversation starters and I've had some good ones.

I'm still young enough to trade the former against the latter, I expect that will change one day.

Per your ricer comment, I've got an '81 CB450 that the girl rides as a learner. It's a hell of a lot easier to learn on.

I'm sure I'll be asking a great many questions and appreciate the offer.

G'Day and welcome.
I have to say I like your style...
I myself, prefer German engineering, however, SWMBO has a GS500 as her first.
Interestingly enough I, for reasons I have yet to identify, have a thing for pre-1890 Sheffield razors.
The important thing is that you are here and we can share your journey with you.

Originally Posted by falingore

the sound a razor makes when being stropped correctly gives me the same visceral feeling that I get when a 500 twin roars to life after getting the jets set properly on the carb...

Amals, bevels, stropping ~ all can be tricky.
Welcome to SRP.

I just had my Amal bored and the slide sleeved! That did the trick! Still must tickle my Amal, though!
Welcome , falingore! We can fix most things here!
Tom

We gotta get together I am in St. Paul. There are a bunch of us in the Twin Cities. Maybe we can help each other? I just picked a HP Proliant 380 G4 and maybe I can show you a few hones you have not seen before.

I will send you my contact info.