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    Default Hola Gentlemen

    Good Morning All,

    I just wanted to introduce myself. I am 33, married with one young son (three years) and currently reside in central NC, USA but will be moving to Mexico City in April 2009.

    I have been shaving with a DE for nearly three years and am looking forward to trying a straight. I've already spent a bit of time gleaning info. from this site and look forward to gathering more.

    Once I gain possession of a razor and strop I promise to start with the inquiries...

    Thanks again!

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    Welcome aboard! Take your time, get familiar with what's out there, read as much as you can, and then go for it!

    As a starter, I would recommend a Dovo blade and a Tony Miller strop. You really can't beat them for quality and value.

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    Welcome aboard Frank!

    Any shave ready blade from the Classifieds will be a great starter - it doesn't have to be new, expensive, or even very pretty...but it MUST be shave ready.

    Keep on reading - the stickies and wikis are great for cutting off a substancial portion of the learning curve - and Lynn's video is also a must-see!

    Keep us posted, and have fun!

    Mark

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    Welcome to srp!

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    Quote Originally Posted by KristofferBodvin View Post
    Welcome to srp!
    DITTO !
    Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.

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    Ask away at anytime. Even before making your purchases...

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    And remember. There are no stupid questions, just stupid people. Err wait that's not what I actually meant - But now I can use that smiley.


    Welcome Being a DE user I reckon you already know that it might not be smooth sailing from the start.

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    Being a DE user I reckon you already know that it might not be smooth sailing from the start.
    Yup, that's the consistent warning.... However, when I first started using a DE I knew nothing about facial prep, blade angle, blade pressure or really even blade sharpness. Hopefully some of this knowledge will transfer to the process of using a straight razor.

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    Default Welcome Aboard the Straight Train !!!!

    Glad to have you along for the ride....
    You will find SRP to be a great place with many helpful members...
    Enjoy !!!!

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    Welcome aboard my friend .You will find all the answers to help you along on the learning curve Here.Paul

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