Thread: New guy checking in

Hey there gents. I've been wet shaving with a straight for about 2 years now. Lately interest in shaving has been waning as I rarely ever had a real nice accomplished shave. So what did I do? Ordered a razor from Larry at Whippeddog and holy cow, my stuff was dull! So now I'm jumping back in: recently bought my first soap (was using cream before), first aftershave (bring the burn!), and I'm looking to invest in some hones.

Here's my gear (not pictured Illinois razor strop co 361)


The Dovo Ebenholz was my first razor, and has never truly had a "shave ready" edge. I twice had it honed on Norton stones, though the shave was mediocre at best compared to the Sheffield which I procured from Larry. Eventually I'd like to restore the Keen Kutter and begin collecting.

Anyways, thanks for having me!

Having a shave ready razor makes all the difference. Send you other razor out to get honed by a pro.

I agree with TrilliumLT, send that razor out to a pro. Look in the SRP Classifieds Ads section. You have a number of good choices.

BTW, where are you from? Maybe someone is in your area....?

Thanks for the recommendation guys. The reason for buying a razor from Whippeddog was to experience a true shave ready razor, it's a 1/4 hollow Hargreaves Smith & Co. Imperial Razor (Sheffield steel). The thing mows down facial hair. I also had the opportunity to try out a pro honed Dovo best quality which confirmed the performance of the Sheffield. I'm chomping at the bit to grab a set of Naniwa stones and begin the adventure for the best edge*.

I'm also looking at replacing that Art of Shaving sampler brush with a PC Woodcrafters brush, most likely a 24mm silvertip knot (open to suggestions).

*Edge that I can achieve

Hi Krell, nice to meet you ....I just bought a set of Naniwa stones from forumite "Undream" - Maggard Razors.
Here's the post, and BTW, I LOVE your pics, RAD has set in already !!
LINK: http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...s-arrived.html

Originally Posted by bongo

Hi Krell, nice to meet you ....I just bought a set of Naniwa stones from forumite "Undream" - Maggard Razors.
Here's the post, and BTW, I LOVE your pics, RAD has set in already !!
LINK: http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...s-arrived.html

You're telling me man! A Hart Steel Baxter of California special would be pretty fun...I love blued steel, and a spikey wedge has some appeal. Mammoth scales are also attractive...but what kind of steel would I want between those? It never ends does it.

Depends on your priorities and BUDGET !!

Don't send it to the pro - become the pro!

My own proverbs #'s 1,2 and 3 in the book of LikesBBS

Originally Posted by LikesBBS

Don't send it to the pro - become the pro!

My own proverbs #'s 1,2 and 3 in the book of LikesBBS

YES!


And randydance062449, I'm in the CA bay area, mid-peninsula side.

What do the viles in your picture contain? soap chips? Mini shave stick? Looks neat.