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07-05-2014, 12:58 AM #1Senior Member
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Newbie and LOVING it!!
Started with a Ralf Aust 5/8" Black Straight that Lynn Abrams helped me out with. Just bought a new 6/8 Solingen. Took me about a month to master, but the shaves are amazing. Can't believe I waited this long to make the jump. Being active duty military I have to shave daily - straight razors took what was once a chore and made it entertaining. I've been lurking/reading posts here for a while now, thanks for all the advice.
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07-05-2014, 01:28 AM #2Senior Member
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Welcome and thank you for your service. If Lynn has helped you personally than you are Golden.
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07-05-2014, 01:33 AM #3Senior Member
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Welcome to SRP and thanks for your service.
Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.
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07-05-2014, 03:30 AM #4
'Second the welcome. 'Recently saw my first Aust, and can only agree - a very impressive piece of work - and reasonably priced. I loved the beefy shank & spine. I LOVE a weighty blade - whether or not the grind is heavy. 'Hope you love your time here. 'Good to have you.
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07-05-2014, 04:18 AM #5Senior Member
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Welcome. If it's good now, just wait, as it only gets better as your knowledge and skill level develops.
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07-05-2014, 04:22 AM #6Not with my razor 🚫
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Welcome to the forum!!
It does make a chore a score and something to keep mastering. Keep having fun!!
Spent 3 years at 8th & I, Marine Barracks....1968 to 71. Thanks for Your Service!!
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Howard
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07-05-2014, 10:42 AM #7Senior Member
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Good to see all is progressing well
The longer you straight shave the more you realise don't know LOLSaved,
to shave another day.
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07-05-2014, 01:27 PM #8Senior Member
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Next step is to start going to swap meets, flea markets, yard sales and antique stores looking for shaving gear. After that it is a slippery slide into economic depression and a wicked addiction to shaving creams
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07-05-2014, 02:13 PM #9Senior Member
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Guitstik - yea, I've already been checking out ebay for vintage razors. I need to get knowledgeable about honing so that I can attempt to restore an older razor.
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07-05-2014, 04:54 PM #10Senior Member
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I would suggest staying away from eBay for now until you learn what to look for in a vintage razor. There is a lot to be said about being able to physically handle it and do a close inspection before buying. Even knowing what I do about razors I still get burned from time to time on eBay and bet other old hands can say the same. Besides, I don't need anymore competition on there at the moment
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