Permission to come aboard, another newbie.

**shyrlock** · 07-26-2009, 12:38 AM

Hi,
I'm Mike from Albuquerque,NM.
I have been wet shaving with a DE for most of my life. I did have a couple excursions into the cartridge shave dark side, but not too many.
I have been intrigued by straights for a long time now and the time has come to start the learning process.
I have 2 straights on the way. An old "Perfection" 5/8's hollow ground and a fairly new, but lightly used Dovo stainless 5/8's.
I would appreciate any guidance you good folk can give on the care and use of the str8t.
Thanks,
Mike

**JimmyHAD** · 07-26-2009, 12:47 AM

Hi Mike, Welcome to SRP. You'll find that a background in DE shaving will shorten the learning curve for becoming adept at straight razor shaving. Here is the SRP Wiki with tutorials on all things related to shaving and maintaining straight razors. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. We are a friendly and helpful community.

**hi_bud_gl** · 07-26-2009, 12:50 AM

at first welcome . You are in right Place in right time. Jimmy already provide a good link to get information if you do have particular questions please do ask. Thank you for joining our group.

**59caddy** · 07-26-2009, 01:37 AM

welcome and first off enjoy yourself and all the variety of soaps, creams and razors that i am sure you will acquire. ask lots of questions and i think you will enjoy the experience

**shyrlock** · 07-26-2009, 02:12 AM

Thanks Caddy
Believe me, I am already well stocked on soaps and cremes.
I have six soaps,and three creams open right now.
Soaps:
Tabac
Irish Moos
GFT Limes
Gold Dachs
Muhle Sea Buckthorne
Penhaligons English Fern
Creams
T&H West Indies Limes and Trafalgar
Speick
I have been shaving with a Merkur Futur and various old Gillettes for years.
The new thing for me will be the straight. I am really looking forward to it.
Thanks,
Mike

**randydance062449** · 07-26-2009, 03:58 AM

Hey Mike, welcome to the SRP!

My suggestion is to make sure that the str8razors you are receiving are both honed and shave tested by someone from the SRP. There is nothing worse than trying to learn on a dull blade.

Feel free to post a question at any time and keep us posted on your progress.

**Leighton** · 07-26-2009, 04:18 AM

Hey Mike,
Welcome to SRP. Again, the wiki is a great source of info and much more organized than the forums. But feel free to ask us any questions. If you need your razors honed, feel free to take me up on my standing free honing offer.

**gugi** · 07-26-2009, 06:43 AM

welcome mike

**xman** · 07-26-2009, 02:45 PM

You're getting the goods from the guys already so let me just add a smile to make you feel at home here.

X

**dannywonderful** · 07-26-2009, 03:03 PM

I'd make sure the razors you have on the way are made shave ready before you touch them to your face!

Welcome to SRP, Mike.

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