Thread: Hi everyone!

Hi my name is Adam. I've been thinking about shaving like a man for years and I'm finally going for it. First step was to sponge as much info as possible off this forum. Now I am waiting for my shumate 5/8 to come in the mail and then its go time I guess. I'm looking forward to getting know all of you.

Welcome! Shumates are good razors. As you probably already know, make sure it's been professionally honed and is shave ready.
Some of the more experienced members here are a wealth of info and always willing to answer questions.

Enjoy!

Welcome aboard! Glad to have you here!
~Richard

Welcome. I'm certain as time goes by and you become involved with this site, you'll start feeling like it's home. A lot of great people here to answer questions, give advice and encourage you as you progress. Let us know if we can help.

Randy

You'll love it as you start to get the hang of it and become more comfortable. I have two Shumates, both are among my absolute best shavers. Best of luck.

I bought the razor off the classified section in this site. Hopefully the vendor is competent at honing, if not I'll figure it out myself.

Originally Posted by ELSPROULO

I bought the razor off the classified section in this site. Hopefully the vendor is competent at honing, if not I'll figure it out myself.

Well remember too that when you're new, that even a perfectly sharp razor can be interpreted as too dull, because of technique and poor stropping while learning.

Not that it will necessarily seem that way to you, just be aware that it's a possibility.

Originally Posted by ELSPROULO

I bought the razor off the classified section in this site. Hopefully the vendor is competent at honing, if not I'll figure it out myself.

Hi, and welcome to SRP. If the razor you bought was the 9/16 Square Swayback, and that's the only one I see in the archives, recently, you can rest easy, it will be shave ready!! Don't strop it before your first use!! Be sure to read through the wiki, link below, and especially the "getting started" section. Lots of good info there. If you have questions after a little reading, etc., I'm sure we can help!! Have Fun!!

Best Regards,
Howard

G'Day Adam and welcome to SRP.

Glad to have you on board

+1 to what Howard said

Thats good to hear. So I shouldn't strop because of lack of skill?