Thread: Hello SRP!

Hey everyone,
I have gained an interest in straight razor shaving after my father recommended it for my sensitive skin. I am 19 and have to shave every other day (which doesn't seem like much for most of you I imagine!), but it is hard finding razors that don't cause irritation without spending a fortune. I am on the road a lot, traveling, and experienced my first straight razor experience at a spa in a hotel a few weeks ago after a phone conversation with my father. It was incredible. My skin was never dry or tight for the for the next 3 days, and so began my obsession.

Like every other new member, I am ready to begin and practice myself. I have scoured the FAQ's and threads only to have more and more questions, like I said, I am obsessed. Where do I start? A good blade and strop? What kind and where can I trust to find them? Creams, mineral oils, brushes, etc.? What do I need? Being 19, I am on a budget and with my current job, I can't really afford to slice up my mug too much! But I would spend a bit extra for value and longevity.
Any help would be much appreciated!
Thanks!
- Satchel

Welcome to SRP some good tips from Cangooner there. Best tip he gave was patience it may take alot of that at the beginning.

Thanks! Patience is one thing I do have luckily

Welcome to the SRP! Don't hesitate to ask any questions!

Ok so one last question for the thread! My father has an extra older razor that he has not used in a few years. Most likely needs honed and refurbished a bit. Who has any recommendations on where I can send it get worked on? What is a good price for it?

Originally Posted by juicegray

Ok so one last question for the thread! My father has an extra older razor that he has not used in a few years. Most likely needs honed and refurbished a bit. Who has any recommendations on where I can send it get worked on? What is a good price for it?

check the member services in the classifieds, there are a few guys who do restorations. the work they do is always amazing. as for price that will have to be worked out with whoever is doing the work.