Hello All

[FedFire]

Hello all,

My name is Ken and I'm new to the wet shaving world. Still on a cartridge but trying to read and learn more and decide what to do. I have been using a VDH soap and brush for a little over a month as a baby step introduction to wet shaving. I have a huge desire to learn to shave with a straight razor and have been reading several threads by some of you guys learning to use a SR and switching from a DE or a cartridge. I look forward to reading a ton more, learning, and interacting with you.

Ken

 

[ScottChapin]

Hello all,

My name is Ken and I'm new to the wet shaving world. Still on a cartridge but trying to read and learn more and decide what to do. I have been using a VDH soap and brush for a little over a month as a baby step introduction to wet shaving. I have a huge desire to learn to shave with a straight razor and have been reading several threads by some of you guys learning to use a SR and switching from a DE or a cartridge. I look forward to reading a ton more, learning, and interacting with you.

Ken

Welcome, Ken.

Looking forward to following your journey. It’s a great time


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[GearNoir]

Awesome Ken, welcome!

If any questions pop up for you, please ask away!

 

[Animag771]

Hey Ken, welcome to the forum. Something tells me it won't be long until you join the straight razor ranks.

 

[sandstone]

Welcome to B&B, Ken!

 

[MilkCrate]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Clay S]

Welcome!

 

[EB Newfarm]

Welcome aboard. You can learn a lot from the folks here on the Straight razor shave clinic. I have benefited a lot from the friendly and easy-going people here. Read up, jump in, and post your adventures.

 

[Dzaw]

Greetings. Strap in - this is one heck of a ride you're signing up for! These guys are great, and will help you avoid doing anything too stupid. Unless you're as slow a learner as I am

 

[steveclarkus]

Welcome! No reason at all not to start with a straight razor. You can get all the information and help you need here and don’t hesitate to ask any thing that you want to know.

 

[Snurgblat]

Welcome and jump right in! A very fun skill to learn.

 

[Ice-Man]

Hi and Welcome Ken!!! To the Darkside of shaving once you master this you will get the benefit of a proper shave, Trust me when I say it is endless blade size, grind, strops and hones its a very deep hole I know I'm right at the bottom.....

But It's a fantastic journey and you will meet some of the most fantastic Gent's around......

 

[Sinnbad11]

I had the same wishes as you when i started, and we both started in the same way. I jumped right in to getting my straight, then I switched from cartridge to straight the very next day. I can wholly recommend http://www.whippeddog.com/ Larry can really sharpen a blade, and a sight unseen classic for 40$ is truly a steel (bad pun sorry).

 

[FedFire]

Well today is an exciting day. My SR and strop kit came in from Larry today. I will give it a test run tonight after my shower before bed. I am at work kind of early, well not at work but on the road to work, so I generally shave at night instead of the morning to save a little time. I'm looking forward to my first shave!

 

[FedFire]

It's not the prettiest in the world but I am very happy about it. I tried to stage a picture like you guys do. I do not think it turned out as well but oh well. Excited for tonight. I'm also practicing my stroping too. Using a butter knife to try and perfect a technique.

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[GearNoir]

Excellent! Good luck!

 

[ScottChapin]

I think it’s pretty. It has character!


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[steveclarkus]

Nice razor. If you are a fireman, you should have no fear of a straight razor. You guys are fearless and much admired.

 

[FedFire]

Nice razor. If you are a fireman, you should have no fear of a straight razor. You guys are fearless and much admired.

Thank you!!! Over the years I have experienced a few things here and there, this is just as exciting and look forward to it.

Does anyone else here shave at night for the next day?

 

[steveclarkus]

When I worked I could but now that I’m retired, it is strictly a morning pleasure after the dog walk. It is a great plan when you are learning because you can shave every day with no rush which will greatly wax your skis.