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01-29-2013, 10:31 PM #1Junior Member
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New Member, Old Guy, new to try straight!
I found Badger&Blade and have been DE and SE shaving for some months after starting with a DE, 46 or 47 years ago. Enjoy the shave and particularly like a Cobra Classic SE (Feather Prof blade). A "Straight" has intrigued me and I finally made the commitment and ordered a Hart 6/8 and 3" strop from Vintage Blades LLC. Slated to arrive on Friday. Looking forward to trying and learning from all!
Jeff
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01-29-2013, 10:37 PM #2(John Ayers in SRP Facebook Group)
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Welcome. I could never get consistently close, comfortable shaves from electric and multiblade razors.
Originally Posted by jeffbr
Today's shave with a straight was just terrific. I just love those things. Took me two years to completely master the art but now I'm being rewarded.
You will too.
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01-29-2013, 11:19 PM #3Historically Inquisitive
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Hi Jeff, welcome to SRP, If you enjoy the shave from a DE or SE, you will be nicely rewarded once you know your way around a straight. There is definately a learning curve but its all part of the fun of this hobby. Enjoy!
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01-29-2013, 11:33 PM #4Some kind of Zombie
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Jeff,
Welcome to SRP! If you're comfortable and happy with your DE/SE shaves, then you've given yourself a head start on straight shaving. There are some additional elements to learn ie blade angle, pressure, but you're already somewhat familiar with them.
Stropping takes technique, and for the long haul honing is a valuable skill to learn. Neither too hard, but unique to straights.
Enjoy the journey!
Peace,
Jim
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01-30-2013, 02:42 AM #5Senior Member
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Welcome, I used to shave with DEs 40 yrs. ago also, it took over a year and a half to get consistently great shaves with a straight. It's worth it and have fun getting there. Originally Posted by CaliforniaCajun
Welcome. I could never get consistently close, comfortable shaves from electric and multiblade razors.
Today's shave with a straight was just terrific. I just love those things. Took me two years to completely master the art but now I'm being rewarded.
You will too.Arise, awake, and learn by approaching the exalted ones,
for that path is sharp as a razor’s edge, impassable,
and hard to go by, say the wise. Katha Upanishad – 1.3.14
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