Thread: Hi all!

Hi everyone,

New to the forum and wannabe straight razor user. I joined the Air Force and will be leaving in July for basic and so have decided to get used to shaving as a clean shave is required. Until now I have sported a bush red beard (hence the name). Before I found this forum I ordered a vintage razor from eBay and planned on restoring it as I have with many knives. Didn't find out that was a no no till after. However if anyone could help identify it and speak to it's quality that would be much appreciated. Marked "Deullen Broxelle." Again all help is appreciated and glad to be on the forum.

I'm afraid I don't know anything about your razor other than it is a *great* looking one! It has a great shape IMHO, and looks to be in very good condition. Apart from cleaning it up, I personally wouldn't do much at all to it. But then I'm not real big on the mirror finish thing... others will disagree.

Do yourself a BIG favour and send it out to a pro to be honed before use. You can find reputable members who offer honing services in the classified here:

Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

And, of course, welcome to SRP!

Forgot to mention...

Check out these as well. They give lots of excellent info for folks who are new to the straight shaving thing:

Beginner's guide to straight razor shaving - Straight Razor Place Wiki

First straight razor shave - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Thanks for the info. Will definitely be sending it off for first honing since I'm not practiced. Had no idea there was even a for sale/services are on here which is awesome.

Enjoy basic! On of my favorite memories of lackland was marching on the pad and it all coming together, everyones steps. All in time. Have fun.

While I can't tell you anything about the razor itself it does seem to be a nice blade. I do like the shoulderless design. I will say though that while yes it will be required to be clean shaven you will not be permitted to bring a straight to basic. They are going to give you a Gillette Fusion and canned shave gel and thats what you will have to shave with. However, once your done with that you should be able to have your family mail you your razor. Just make sure you oil your razor before you get shipped off as to prevent rust while your gone. My last piece of advice friend....you should have joined the Navy. Haha just joking I really don't want to start a branch rivalry war.