Thread: Straight razor users found in the wild

Originally Posted by Tack

That is a great idea! The next time I have cards printed, I think I'll have some printed with just the SRP name and URL. I can always jot down my name & number if the prospective straight shaver seems interested.


rs,
Tack

Tack,May want to ck with the Mods.May be rulz about that sort of stuff.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Tack,May want to ck with the Mods.May be rulz about that sort of stuff.

Good point. I wouldn't use the logo, of course.


rs,
Tack

Yeah, I'd watch anything that's copyright-able if I were you. However, promoting the site and our community is a great thing. I generally just write the address down for them and give them my number.

The other thing you can do is start a little club - whack up a notice on the community noticeboard, meet once a month, say, help them with gear and advice and so on. Meet somewhere neutral (not at your house) that allows razors etc until you get to know them better - our sport can attract the weirdos on occasion.

James.

My brother was technically a straight shaver before I was. He tried it a few times but elected to get his shaves at Truefitt and Hill when they had a shop in Chicago. I can only assume that he had all of the same trouble that all newcomers experience. I doubt his razor was shave ready, I don't know if he owns a strop, and I don't know if he knows how to use any of it. I offered to hone his razor if he wanted to give it another go but he doesn't show any interest. So I don't bring it up any longer but for once a year when I give him another soap to use. He may not be interested in a SR but he doesn't mind lathering up with something good.

our sport can attract the weirdos on occasion.

James.[/QUOTE]
What? Weirdos? On Occasion? You mean guys who like to whittle the hair off of their faces with a naked open blade, the sharper the better, and who have nothing better to do than sit around on the computer all day talking about it? Say it ain't so!

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

The sad thing is,Most of the newbs have no chance from the gitgo.
Just for chits and giggles I stopped into an AOS store in my town the other day.watched a young lady sell two SRs a young man,along with soaps and a brush,than proceeded to tell him how to use them (that was a hoot).
I never said a word,you know darn well his first shaving experiance will be awfulBlades will go into a drawer never to be seen again.

I had that experience in a Hoffritz store outside of Washington DC in about 1980. Bought a 5/8 and a strop (which I quickly sliced up). I was already wet shaving, but didn't work at lathering as much using a Trac II as I needed to with a SR. Shaved (kinda) maybe 8 times, then put it away until 2 years ago when I found it in my gun safe, and then checked the internet for videos. Here I am today, using it and many others every day. What a shame.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

I display and sometimes sell badger brushes at some of the local barber shops in my local,also do a couple trade shows now and than with my wife.
The newbs show alot of interest In SR shaving but I never push it.
I just refer them to the SRP site.

When and where do you plan to display next?
I poke around Roseville frequently.

Originally Posted by lethalgraphix

When and where do you plan to display next?
I poke around Roseville frequently.

At this time I have nothing out there,health issues have slown me down bigtime
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