Thread: Greetings from Amsterdam

Hi everyone,

I've been reading about, looking at and preparing myself for my first shave with a straightrazor. Many videos studied on youtube and my Dovo starterskit arived today.

I'm an absolute beginner. Since 1 year I shave with save-blades and before that electrical. Now at age 43 I think its time to learn how to shave properly and with character. Souns good, but I'm still hesitating and wandering if I should follow a short course? Or just do it?

Looking forward reading your feedback and advice on this forum.


Best regards from Amsterdam,
Mark-Peter (MP)

Straights are indeed a learned skill.
Go ahead, just do it, you'll learn to love the shaves you get.
It will take you a little while, but the end result will be worth it!

I'll be down there late January, let me know if I can be of any assistance while down there.
I'll be bringing my shave kit, and wouldn't mind a demo over an Grolsch or two

Welcome to SRP

You have some company in Amsterdam...

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...rt=posts&pp=50

and Netherlands.......

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...rt=posts&pp=50

and Holland........

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...rt=posts&pp=50

The best way to shorten your learning curve is to meet with more experienced people. Send some of them a PM/email.

Hope this helps

I'll give it a try today/tomorrow...

When you come to A'dam, let me know.

Randy, thanks for your reply. I found the Benelux area too. Lot's of intersting & useful info on this forum.