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  1. 11-18-2009, 11:07 PM #1
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    Default New to Straight Razors; first two shaves

    I have had two days of shaving with the new straight razor; day one mainly just the sides of the face, day two just a bit more. All is well, and already it is the closest shaves I have ever had. Some redness, a little getting used to and learning curve, but, I am working on it and having fun. My wife was looking at me this morning and shaking her head. But, she likes it that I have something else to do in the am rather than bother her! Good fun. I have already got a second razor in case I have problems with my first and to have a back up if the #1 need to be sent out. As well, the second was just so dam cool looking that I could not resist it! Carlo
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  2. 11-19-2009, 05:18 AM #2
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    welcome to srp

    sounds like a good start. have fun with it
    http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rQyZbP-n9YM/Sg...cture%2042.pngbut can be a real meanie as well
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  3. 11-19-2009, 06:52 AM #3
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    pictures of your razors?
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  4. 11-19-2009, 08:21 AM #4
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    Welcome to SRP.
    You have got a good start - and started your RAD too...

    "Cheap Tools Is Misplaced Economy. Always buy the best and highest grade of razors, hones and strops. Then you are prepared to do the best work."
    - Napoleon LeBlanc, 1895
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  5. 11-19-2009, 11:56 AM #5
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    your going to enjoy it.. what helped em some is watching some you tube videos of people using a straight you can get told so much info but it helped me after reading all of this to see it thats when i was actually able to do my neck
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  6. 11-19-2009, 01:49 PM #6
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    Your are off to a smart start! Welcome to SRP and keep up the progress. It took me about 25 shaves and a diligent study of the Wiki and SRP forum to get comfortable with a full face shave and more consistent BBS success.

    At 40 shaves, I finalized my technique and had all the perfect strokes, angles, and pitches memorized and at this point, I had 3 disposable straight blades and 1 fixed straight razor.

    Consider yourself well on your way to becoming a renaissance man!

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  7. 11-19-2009, 01:59 PM #7
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    Well met brothir! have fun! this is one of the kuhlest vortex i've ever found!

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  8. 11-19-2009, 02:31 PM #8
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    Welcome to SRP. Sounds like you are off to a great start, and as Lynn always says....... Have Fun!


    Enjoy!

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  9. 11-20-2009, 03:30 AM #9
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    I'm a newbie and also bought a second razor for the same reasons. However, Lord knows how many I'll have before this addiction is over.

    Sounds like your off to a good start.
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