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Thread: Stepping up to the plate as a beginner

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    Senior Member blabbermouth Haroldg48's Avatar
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    Welcome ... and I'd start right here: Straight Razor Place Library - Straight Razor Place Library
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    Quote Originally Posted by RTJr View Post
    Hope to purchase my equipment soon.
    Welcome and congrats on your decision to take up proper shaving.
    You will be looking for 6 basic items
    Straight razor - (shave ready) from reputable dealer or SRP Classifieds
    Strop - block strop will do nicely
    Soap - Tub, tube or stick. Any one will do
    Brush - most any will do at this stage
    Alum block - most recommend
    Nice smelling after shave balm
    Then you can S.L.A.M.!!!!
    Last edited by Raol; 03-12-2015 at 08:44 PM.
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    S.L.A.M.,.......SHAVE LIKE A MAN!!!
    Not like a G.I.R.L. (Gentleman In Razor Limbo)

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    welcome to the forum
    here u'll meet some of the friendliest bunch of guys
    i just joined here too and the guys on here have been great they try to help you out with every question you have.
    i know that there is so much to read on here and now know that str8 razor shaving isn't like shaving with a Mach 3 you can't just go out and buy one and think I'm going to get the closest shave imaginable.
    It's a skill that takes time to learn. any questions you have about it just ask the guys will try to answer it or send you in the right direction for the answer.
    Your putting an extra sharp blade near things you might want to keep on your face or atleast i like my nose and ears where they are.
    The best advise i can give is take it slow and stick with it. i really enjoy it now and look forward to my daily shave.

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