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Thread: Mantic Goes Straight?
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10-29-2009, 02:14 PM #21
Thanks for all the suggestions!
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10-29-2009, 02:27 PM #22
Considering we live a stone's throw away from each other, I'd be willing to work with you a bit on it... I don't want to be in the video though
Seriously, you can use some of my gear to learn on, and I'll do some hands on stuff to help you through the learning curve.
Let me know.
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10-29-2009, 02:33 PM #23
I have personal expereince with the RupRazor kit. It is a great buy, from a great guy whop knows service as well as honing/razors.
The razor came SHARP and the strop is still in use as a travel strop. The razor travels with me sometimes, too. it's a great buy.
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10-29-2009, 02:46 PM #24
Mantic, its about time! Welcome to SRP, you have more friends here than you know! If you need anything, I will be more than happy to help,
It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain
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10-29-2009, 03:33 PM #25
I would suggest getting to an SRP meet if there is one in your area and watch some of the guys there shave w/ straights. It's always better to ask questions live so that follow up q's can develop and compliment what is being demonstrated.
You can check here for up coming meets: Get Togethers and Meetings - Straight Razor Place Forums
Good luck!“If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.” (A. Einstein)
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10-29-2009, 04:24 PM #26
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Thanked: 0Hey Mantic, good luck with your straight razor adventure, I love your vids. How about making the switch with a Dovo Shavette (i know most people here don't like this word), myself I've started out DE shaving a while ago, inspired by your vids, but being on a college budget, I decided to try the shavette out first. Many people here say its harder to learn, having a steeper learning curve because of the light weight, extremely sharp DE blades that fit in, however myself I did not find it that difficult to master, you've just got to read a lot into the literature and keep a light touch. The SRP Wiki as mentioned before is an awesome guide!
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10-29-2009, 08:32 PM #27
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Thanked: 45Count me as one against the Dovo shavette. I tried that route to move from DE and SE to straights. Utter waste of time, and more likely to cut you than a straight. The blade is too thin. The Feather AC series are closer to the real thing, but are much more expensive. You can pick up a shave ready straight for $35 or under and re-sell it if it's not for you.
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10-29-2009, 10:28 PM #28
Your getting a little ahead of yourself.
First learn to use a straight and become highly competent and then think about the video. It can take many months to become competent and unlike DEs where your a pro in a couple of weeks straights are not like that.
We're all here to help you, if you need anything just ask. Get basic vintage stuff at first and then you can upgrade later on. Check the classifieds and the wiki.No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero
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10-29-2009, 10:58 PM #29
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10-30-2009, 02:24 AM #30
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Thanked: 1195Welcome to SRP, Mantic!
I have to say I'm another fan of your video series, and although I was already shaving with a straight when I discovered them the wet shaving principles you present to the public are transferrable no matter what shaving appliance you employ. I have no doubt that you will find quick success starting off in the straight razor world. I am puzzled how it took you so long to get here though.
Anyway, I hope you become a regular here at SRP, as we could also use another expert in the DE section; I know, this is a straight razor site and all, but I think the DE section balances this forum quite nicely.
Cheers,
Ryan