Thread: Hello Gentlemen

I think I had best start off by introducing myself. My name is Richie and as a member of another shaving forum here on the web, I have become more and more interested in the world of straight shaving. I have been an avid DE shaver for about 8 months now, and I thought I might come over here onto this board to pick up some tips on my 1st straight razor, strop and techniques. I did have a salter razor for a short period, but as it wasn't honed up I obviously didn't get anywhere near good results and I subsequently fell out of favour with the straight pretty quickly.

This time around I will read suggestions from you fine chaps, and get myself a pre-honed razor and a strop so I know what a sharp straight feels like right from the outset

Richie

You finally found your way here from B&B.

You won't regret coming to the dark side. This is a most helpful forum.

Tried that barber in Durham yet?

Originally Posted by Black Beard

You finally found your way here from B&B.

You won't regret coming to the dark side. This is a most helpful forum.

Tried that barber in Durham yet?

Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to try them yet no, but I'm due a haircut in 2 weeks so I think I might have to have a shave up there then!

Welcome aboard. Plenty of helpful folks and information here. You should have no problem making the jump to straights

Welcome Richie!
Hey, I still have that Salter razor. Have not managed to get it in my rotation yet but it is in beautiful condition.
I did not realize that you were selling/trading because of the shave quality you were getting. Hope you are still enjoying the stuff I traded for your Salter.
If you are looking for a starter blade and starter strop, then Kenrup has a nice package.
You will find lots of information here. Enjoy!

Originally Posted by netsurfr

Welcome Richie!
Hey, I still have that Salter razor. Have not managed to get it in my rotation yet but it is in beautiful condition.
I did not realize that you were selling/trading because of the shave quality you were getting. Hope you are still enjoying the stuff I traded for your Salter.
If you are looking for a starter blade and starter strop, then Kenrup has a nice package.
You will find lots of information here. Enjoy!

At the time it wasn't just that, it was because I didn't have the time and patience to really work at a straight. Now with the prospect of a months worth of holiday coming up I have some time to devote more to straight shaving. I will most likely give Kenrup a PM and see if he can fix me up.

Welcome! Both forums can provide great information and assistance to learn the art of straight shaving.

Welcome aboard,,,I'm sure you can find whatever info it is you may need for straights here.

There's no doubt that these gentlemen have been a valuable resource for me and will, I'm sure, be for you as well.

X

Hiya! Welcome to the forum. Good to have another member of the Brit Brotherhood. See you on the boards

Spike