Hello from the forests of Michigan

After many years of shaving the "modern way" I have returned to simmpler days of shaving. My story; I am a 54 year old who grew up in a single parent home, without a father, I had to rely on other male role models in my life. One of these, an older gentlman taught me the art of the straight razor shave. Not knowing any diffrent I spent my teen years brushing and nicking my youthful wiskers away. Fast forward through years of using "the can and the bic" disposable.

Now I am back and really enjoying it. Enjoying collecting all the esentals. Enjoying the interaction with others.

Welcome.

I am a bit curious, after your extended break, how did you find reacquainting yourself with the hobby, difficult or easy? Also, did you keep any of your youthful razors?

Welcome to SRP

Jonathan

Welcome to a great forum. I am also from MI, I grew up in Oakland and Livingston counties and spent summers in Luce county just south of the dreaded gitche gumee. I miss the mitten often but now when I visit family I am on vacation and get to enjoy the myriad of activities that only MI can offer.

Here on SRP you will find lots of info and friendly people; there is also one nasty bugger but I refuse to disclose who! :D

thankyou for your welcome Gentelmen. In response my return to straight razor shaving has had a "learning curve", Yet, what an amazing amount of choices. I have almost replaced my collection of mugs, razors etc, lost to theft and time.

Welcome to the forum. There are a few of us here from the Great Lake state.

Hello and welcome from an ex-Hollander. Lots of help and advice is yours for the asking.

Dave

EX-Traverse City here... and possibly soon to be back after 30 years......welcome to SRP:chapeau