Hello !!!! SRP People

**TexasBob** · 03-18-2009, 03:08 AM

Hello,

I am new to straight razor shaving but not too new to DE shaving. I have had quite a bit of DE experience (most of it over 40 years ago) and think I do pretty well with prep work, lathering, etc. I did my fourth straight razor shave tonight and I must say I am still a long way off from getting it right! Had to skip a day after the third shave to let a cut heal up. No major wounds after tonight but my face looks like a lawn mowed by a drunk -- lots of missed spots.

No questions right now. Just saying hello.

I am known by my full name "Robert Paulsen" over at B&B but since I am venturing into the world of straight razor shaving thought I'd better sign up here. I am using the same avatar in case people from B&B are active here and used recognizing me by it. He is Ben from the old computer game Full Throttle.

I watched Lynn Abram's DVD. Lots of good info there and some amazing razors!

Oh, yes, my straight razor starter kit came from RupRazor and consists of his Double Arrow 6/8 carbon steel razor and his very simple Filly strop. They seem appropriate to learn on. I am able to cut through a "hanging hair" even after a few shaves. My strop technique gets better every day although my actual shave terchnique hasn't shown much improvement, but I have only "completed" (if that's not too strong a word) my 4th shave.

Well, hello again. I will keep my eye on things here and continue my practice

**jszabo** · 03-18-2009, 03:31 AM

welcome texas bob keep us posted

**sbrouwers** · 03-18-2009, 03:37 AM

Welcome to SRP and you got off to a good start ordering from Ken he is a good guy and has good stuff. I got that strop to travel with and it does the job nicely. I have been going through the newbie stages and my shaves are improving everyday so just give yourself some time and enjoy.

**JimmyHAD** · 03-18-2009, 04:17 AM

Welcome to SRP Bob ! Having the prep mastered with the DE will cut the learning curve down some. I continued to use a DE for the chin and the mustache for my first couple of weeks as Lynn suggests in this post here. You will find a lot of great info in the tutorials in the SRP Wiki here.

**Del1r1um** · 03-18-2009, 05:12 AM

welcome... it only gets better

**Leighton** · 03-18-2009, 05:18 AM

Welcome Bob!

**Mike7120** · 03-18-2009, 05:21 AM

Welcome to SRP!

**GeauxLSU** · 03-18-2009, 09:14 AM

Glad to have you here. I'm in about the same place as you are, learning to operate a simple, yet complex machine...

**tdgrunt** · 03-18-2009, 10:55 AM

Welcome aboard. Sit back, relax and have some fun!

**Robert1988** · 03-18-2009, 01:33 PM

Hello... It's always nice to meet another Robert...

I hope that you'll get many BBS shaves in the future (near and far)...

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