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    Default First razor,, great expectations,, Am I starting to get insane??

    Hello guys

    Finally I ordered my first straight razor,, a very difficult decision,, dovo, boker, TI, mastro livi, Custom, vintage, the winner was a TI Le Grelot in Ram´s horn,, will be my first straight, and what a blade!! it looks so beautyful in pictures, a good quality strop, silvertip brush, very nice shaving creams and aftershave balm,,, and I´m very excited, I have read so much about this I think I´m pretty well informed,, (in theory)......

    But my family is starting to worry about me,,, I mean It was a purchase of about 500.00 bucks!!,,, and I am planning (if this is really for me) to start a little collection of razors,, so I´m staring to wander if this is a normal thing...

    But whatever.... I purchased something that will last a lifetime... and not spent that money in a stupid cell phone or something similar that works for a few months and then its value is almost nothing


    Similar experiences??

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    Of course!! Its not only about straight razors, some folks would rather go to the casino and spend that money, but if its makes you feel good that all that matters!! Enjoy!
    But if your family needs bread on the table and they cant because of your purchase well thats insane!!
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    Hello ledemon,
    Wow you really hit the ground running, I'm also a new member and purchased myself a Thiers Issard that I picked up from The Art of Shaving. I'm very satisfied and excited about my new hobby! Since I now have the bare minimum (stop, shaving mug, badger brush, shaving cream, aftershave) I can finally start exploring new products. Its also awesome that there are so many eperienced members here in this great forum. As far as your initial investment cost, you're correct about spending it on something thats functional and necessary. Good luck my friend!
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    Is like fishing,troll.troll,troll.the strike)) set the hook,WOOT,got um.reel that puppy in,ledemon.you are now truley screwed,in a good way enjoy the ride,Wellcome to SRP.

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    But my family is starting to worry about me,,, I mean It was a purchase of about 500.00 bucks!!,,, and I am planning (if this is really for me) to start a little collection of razors,, so I´m staring to wander if this is a normal thing...

    But whatever.... I purchased something that will last a lifetime... and not spent that money in a stupid cell phone or something similar that works for a few months and then its value is almost nothing

    You're asking a bunch of guys, hanging out in a bar, whether it's OK to drink.<g>

    "Normal thing" ? Only on this website!

    And don't start talking about "it will last a lifetime". That just means your kids will have to sell it, and likely take a loss, after you die.<g>

    Charles

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    It was a positive thing that you shared the purchase with your family. A lot of guys wouldn't have.
    It's also a good thing that you did so your wife can be there for your first save. She can help stop the bleeding and if it really gets bad she can call 911.(:-).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnus View Post
    It was a positive thing that you shared the purchase with your family. A lot of guys wouldn't have.
    It's also a good thing that you did so your wife can be there for your first save. She can help stop the bleeding and if it really gets bad she can call 911.(:-).
    To the OP:
    whatever you do, don't show your wife the above post lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin103 View Post
    But if your family needs bread on the table and they cant because of your purchase well thats insane!!
    I hope I wont reach that level of insanity lol haha

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rivera805 View Post
    Hello ledemon,
    Wow you really hit the ground running, I'm also a new member and purchased myself a Thiers Issard that I picked up from The Art of Shaving. I'm very satisfied and excited about my new hobby! Since I now have the bare minimum (stop, shaving mug, badger brush, shaving cream, aftershave) I can finally start exploring new products. Its also awesome that there are so many eperienced members here in this great forum. As far as your initial investment cost, you're correct about spending it on something thats functional and necessary. Good luck my friend!
    Good, someone else who didnt take the advise of *get a cheap razor first*,, Im not the only one hehehehe,, Thanks Rivera805
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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnus View Post
    It was a positive thing that you shared the purchase with your family. A lot of guys wouldn't have.
    It's also a good thing that you did so your wife can be there for your first save. She can help stop the bleeding and if it really gets bad she can call 911.(:-).
    Yes Johnus,, I shared the purchase with them,, even though my girlfriend absolutely didnt like the whole thing saying *but its just a blade and a pice of plastic with animal hairs attached to it,, thats too much!!* but if this was about going to the mall and fancy restaurants its not too much,, hahaha

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