Thread: new to straights

Am just beginning my straight shaving adventure and have already fallen foul of an eBay (vintage) razor that was close to the end of its usable life. Though not to worry I can use it as a project/ something to practice honing etc on, if I didn't destroy it in an attempt to correct a heel problem, will find out what Os thinks of my efforts if he doesn't disown me:-). Should have taken up his offer to fix it, thought it wouldn't be too hard, turns out it was:-(. Thanks to Os for all of the good free advice and patience, I am sure he must get asked the same stuff over and over again.
Regards Ed

We sing harmony in praise of Os. He's helped a whole bunch of us. 'Would be worth the trip to Oz just to get a few hours hanging w/ him.

You have some good guys down under. 'Might be well worth connecting w/ some of them to help along the path.

Have a great time learning & don't be a stranger here w/ questions.

Thanks, probably won't have any questions until I get a razor. Oh i take that back may well need some names of people who sell cheaper but shave ready vintage razors, in Australia they seem rare but I noticed quite a few in the classifieds, though mostly only for sale in US. I am not fussy regarding looks as it will be my first usable straight razor, so will want to be sure it is for me. Besides you wouldn't want something too pristine as a first car incase you damaged it and I am inclined to feel the same way about my razor. besides, I like things that wear their character and age to be seen. Will keep you informed of my progress. And will no doubt take up your kind offer of advice.

Belated welcome Ed. Some of us have busted 1 or 2 razors also.

Thanks, good to know I am one in credit :-)

Welcome and enjoy your stay

Thanks, looking forward to properly starting the journey in a week or so when my new razor arrives from Os.

Welcome to the most friendly, helpful and informative site on the web!!

As far as ‘affordable’ razors at SRP, keep looking as there are many that will ship outside of the US with the added postage!

While I’ve never enjoyed tasting my mate’s edges; Oz’s knowledge of Japanese hones is well known. I'd like to try a taste but the shipping to and from is prohibitive!

Please let us know how you like your edge!

Again, welcome, enjoy the ride and ask all the questions you want!

HI
welcome to SRP

Thanks, will let you know how I go, if I stop posting in a week or so you will know two things:
1- the edge was good;
2- I slipped
:-)
Regards Ed