Thread: Hello from Texas

Originally Posted by Raudrive

Is there a place to learn all the acronyms people use? That alone is challenging.

I have a link in the sticky post at the top of this section.

Originally Posted by Raudrive

Straight razor shaving is like hunting and fishing. The tools can get expensive.

Anything can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be. The coarse stones don't need to be used more than once on a razor (unless you chip the edge), so the most cost efficient way is to have your razors honed by somebody with the hones and the skill and then maintain the edge with a finishing hone only.
Of course almost everybody I've seen on this site think they will be better off honing their razors themselves. Nothing wrong with this, but it's our choices what makes it expensive.

Welcome, fellow Texan.

welcome to srp keep us updated on your progress

Thanks for the big SRP welcome.

gugi, thanks for the acronym tip. I had been on that page and flat missed the acronyms link. There are so many areas of knowledge in the forum.

Welcome to the straight path Rick.. good luck on honing, shaving and having Fun!

Maarten

Wanted to pass on a big thanks to SRP member" Maplerunner" for helping me find the lost add on the Hess 44 razor.
I Emailed the seller (Grottolord) and as it turned out he had not sold the razor. So, now I have bought a shave ready razor and it should be here early next week! Grottolord (Mike) is a great guy who was very helpful. He assured me that I could contact him if I need anything.

SRP has a great group of people.

glad it worked out, i was starting to consider offering you my round point one if you couldn't locate the ad