I see that we have 4 new members that joined our group recently. Feel free to introduce yourselves...tell us a little bit about you and how you got into...
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Erntie
erntieberntie
Feb 6, 2012 5:01 am
Hello all, my name is Ernie and I just bought my first straight razor today. I tried it out as soon as I got home and am happy to say that there was no...
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kg8da@...
kg8da
Feb 6, 2012 2:39 pm
Welcome Ernie! You will probably come to the point, rather quickly, that you prefer to shave with a straight all the time. If I read you correctly, you will...
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Bill Watkins
bladehoner
Feb 6, 2012 4:33 pm
Hi Ernie, Welcome aboard. Since you purchased this razor I am curious where and what is the brand name? Did it shave well for you? The reason that I ask...
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recentjester@...
recentjester
Feb 6, 2012 4:58 pm
Yeah dang Earnie u hit the ground runn'in. In a message dated 2/6/2012 10:33:43 A.M. Central Standard Time, bill.watkins@... writes: Hi Ernie, ...
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Erntie
erntieberntie
Feb 6, 2012 6:19 pm
I found the razor at the local swap meet, I figure I better try something inexpensive in case I don't love the idea. No name brand (that I can see) but I can...
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Bill Watkins
bladehoner
Feb 6, 2012 6:42 pm
Great Ernie, if you want a shot at some more info check out straightrazorplace.com it is a much bigger forum with a wealth of info on it. Bill ...
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Erntie
erntieberntie
Feb 6, 2012 8:00 pm
10-4. Thanks! Ernie C ... From: Bill Watkins <bill.watkins@...> Sender: straightrazorplace@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:42:30 To:...
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Indalecio
indaleciovaldez
Feb 7, 2012 3:40 pm
Hi, I´m new in this business, and I would like to know your opinion, what´s better for a begginer or regular gentleman, the straigth razor or the safety...
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jeffegg2
Feb 7, 2012 4:34 pm
I know of no good razor that is marked 440 steel. Chances are it is not truly "Shave Ready" sharp. If you want inexpensive, goto: whippeddog.com for some...
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Stevan81
Feb 8, 2012 5:24 am
Hi All, My name is Stevan. Shortly after i started shaving in my teens i disliked the idea of so much waste being created by all the disposable razors and...
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jeffegg2
Feb 8, 2012 2:24 pm
Well, having shaved with both, I find the straight razor a better experience. But then it takes a larger investment in time learning and material. ...
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Indalecio Valdez
indaleciovaldez
Feb 8, 2012 2:30 pm
Thanks Jeff ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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sh8knj8kster
Feb 10, 2012 8:28 am
... ~~~Hi Chito!, I think it's best to start out with a double edge or a single edge safety razor when learning how to wet shave. The reason I say this is...
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Indalecio Valdez
indaleciovaldez
Feb 10, 2012 2:57 pm
Thanks Jakem great answer, very helpfull ... but then, true die hard straight razor shavers figure out a way to enjoy their straight razor shave while on the...
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C Watson
docwatsn
Feb 12, 2012 1:45 am
... getting a difficult to hone razor shave ready on the first attempt.* Tonight I pulled it out, a few passes on a barber's stone, a few passes on each side...
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sh8knj8kster
Feb 12, 2012 7:37 am
... ~~~If I could recommend a shave brush for you , it would be one I have used a lot...the Omega #48 (10048?)...about $14 tops. the #49 is pretty much the...
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sh8knj8kster
Feb 12, 2012 7:46 am
... ~~~Hey Clyde, have you thought about asking for help locally? Perhaps there are other straight razor shavers that hone that could help you with your...
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C Watson
docwatsn
Feb 13, 2012 3:49 am
... Thanks for the suggestion. Although I get frustrated, I'm happy with my skills. I've got a small collection (less than a doz - most belonged to my great...
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sh8knj8kster
Feb 15, 2012 10:40 am
... ~~~Understood Clyde, but know this...if you ever need help, feel free to bounce questions off this board...plenty of straight razor users here ready...
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Indalecio Valdez
indaleciovaldez
Feb 21, 2012 4:37 am
So far I´m doing good, I had 2 bad experiences with the straight razor, I think I still do not have the skill to know the right pressure I need to use on my...
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sh8knj8kster
Feb 21, 2012 10:32 am
... ~~~give it time Chito, you will get there, and glad to hear you found using the safety razor best for you at this juncture. As you get more comfortable...
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LeoP
petl61
Mar 8, 2012 5:21 am
now a days , no changeable blade straight razors available in the market. which i use reqularly and find quite comforatbale and handy. try and let me know petl...
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C Watson
docwatsn
Mar 8, 2012 6:53 pm
... Try a beauty supply store and ask for "Hair Shapers". These are straight razors with removable blades. Usually with a removable guard around the blade....
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Barry
waltdkidd
Mar 8, 2012 7:16 pm
Leo - What type of changeable blade razor are you using? Are you looking for another changeable razor, or were you just commenting about the usefulness of this...
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Belgian Hone Guy
howardschechter
Mar 9, 2012 6:33 am
I've been a member of SRP for years.I see there are only 2571 members. Is this some new group? My preference for email comm would be...
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Belgian Hone Guy
howardschechter
Mar 9, 2012 6:42 am
Nick, The smaller stone which comes with some hones is a slurry stone. If you want to keep your hone flat - and there are very good reasons for doing so - you...
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hoglahoo
Mar 11, 2012 8:52 pm
Howard, This is straight razor place's first internet home, and it is a few years older than the straightrazorplace.com. Even though we now have a dedicated...
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Belgian Hone Guy
howardschechter
Mar 16, 2012 1:17 am
Awesome! I forgot it even existed! Thanks for filling me in. Howard P.S. how do I change my contact email to hschechter@...?...
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sh8knj8kster
Mar 16, 2012 7:59 am
... ~~~you'll have to log in then go here http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/straightrazorplace/join then step2, message delivery Best, Jake Reddick Fla....
