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    Default Greetings from Michigan!

    Hello everyone
    I've been reading through this forum for about 8 months and just joined. I finally took the leap after almost a year of looking reading and learning about the glory of the Straight shave. My first razor arrived yesterday and I completed my first shave today.
    Yes I still have a face. though I have a touch of razor burn on the right side of my throat. I think I did pretty well for a first time. only a couple weepers and 1 good nick.
    I'm completely hooked though can't way for the next round.
    I would love any tips or suggestion on shaving with a Goatee and also methods to clean up my throat better. its always been the hardest place because I have a large larynx.

    I'm looking forward to learning and growing. i believe this was a good choice for me.

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    Welcome to SRP

    The best advice I can give you is to meet up with other SRP members in your area. It is the fastest way to shorten your learning curve.

    Here is a link to the Get Togethers forum. Check it for past & planned Meets in your area then contact some of the members.

    Get Togethers and Meetings

    and here is a link to the SRP members with "Michigan " in their profile......

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


    Hope this helps
    Randolph Tuttle, a SRP Mentor for residents of Minnesota & western Wisconsin

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    Welcome to SRP. Where in Michigan are you? Lighten your touch and this should help with the razor burn. How many passes do tou make?

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    Thank you for the responces. I just moved back to Jackson, MI.
    Ended up making 4 fresh passes with 1/4-3/4in strokes WTG.. Still had a lot of stubble after second and third pass...
    Yes I'm soaping between passes. I was erroring on a short angle. Ended up with a blade flat against my skin a couple times 😄.
    With my lack of experience I ha started with longer hair on my face then I should have. My first pass was so light the blade didn't really touch my skin.
    Last edited by ScottJ; 12-22-2012 at 11:26 AM. Reason: Miss spelling

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    Welcome!!!!
    I am not far (about an hour). PM me if you want to stop by some time. I don't do much honing but I love talking about shaving!!!! McBrautigan (spelling?) lives in Jackson and Maggard razors (Brad Maggard - aka Undream) just opened a shop in Adrian. There might be a meet-up in Adrian in the future.

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    Good to know.. I have a couple friends in Milan and make it to te brewery once in a while.

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    Welcome to the forum!

    I am in Jackson also as Coach said. I would be happy to help out in anyway that I can. Keep reading and learning and if you want some face to face time with some one I am sure we could figure something out.

    Marc

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    Quote Originally Posted by coachschaller View Post
    ...McBrautigan (spelling?)...
    Anyone that can spell my name anywhere close to what you did is a spelling bee champ in my books

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    Quote Originally Posted by McBrautigam View Post
    Anyone that can spell my name anywhere close to what you did is a spelling bee champ in my books
    Lucky guess (from memory). If I was worth anything I would have searched your profile and copied it in.... But I am lazy.

    Quote Originally Posted by ScottJ View Post
    Good to know.. I have a couple friends in Milan and make it to te brewery once in a while.
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    One of the parents at our pre-school own it. We are basically a mile or so down the street from that place. Next time you are out, give me a heads up and head on over.

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    Ha the brewery seals it for me! I will drive from Minnesota to meet you! :-)

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