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    Default Newbie from brisbane, Australia

    Hi all.
    I lurked on this forum when I decided that I would dispose of disposables.

    I have recently (last week) purchased an Edwin jagger de79 (I think), which is great. I have ordered a new dovo renaissance 6/8 and an antique dovo from an online auction site.
    Still to buy a strop...

    Ive discovered prorazo from here, and am using this to good effect. I use the maca root shaving cream from the Body Shop and have no problems with it- second only in preference to the cream by the real shaving company that I discovered in the UK.

    Thankyou everyone for sharing your experience and knowledge. Happy shaving.
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    Welcome to SRP, you won't regret moving to a SR. Just remember to take it slow and have patience.

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    Welcome to SRP

    Just the usual warnings when a new guy mentions he is getting his first straight from a auction site. Your razor may need honed by a pro because our definition of shave ready is much higher than factory shave ready. Keep the pressure light and start slow.

    Jonathan

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    It's probably an EJ DE89 -- very nice razor.

    I've used the Macca Root cream, and it worked well. Too bad I didn't like the scent.

    Keep in touch -- DE's are relatively easy, but we're here to help you with the straight razors that are coming.

    . Charles
    . . . . . Mindful shaving, for a better world.

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    De 89. That's the one. Thanks.

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    Welcome to the Place.
    “The white gleam of swords, not the black ink of books, clears doubts and uncertainties and bleak outlooks.”

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    G'Day and welcome to SRP.

    Any time you want a hand, just send me a PM and I'll see if I can drop over (my parents live in Bracken Ridge) or, if you want your razors honed, I'll do them for you gratis, if you bring them over.
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    Hang on and enjoy the ride...

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    Thanks havachat. Ill do that- I need advice on a strop and would like to learn to hone. I'll pm you when my razors arrive.

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    You're, quite literally, just down the road from me mate. I, too, will offer you any help you want with regards your razors/stropping/honing etc. Feel free to contact me anytime. I'm home most days.


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    Thanks Mick.
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