Newb fromTN

Discussion in 'Welcome Center' started by sgtrock, Nov 8, 2013.

  1. sgtrock

    sgtrock New Member

    Hello all. I have been wanting to try straight razor shaving for quite some time. I have purchased a shavette type razor to begin with, but am looking to purchase a vintage very soon. Thanks for the wealth of information I have already gleaned from this forum.
     
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  2. Ryan B

    Ryan B Knight of the Soapocracy

    Welcome, nice to have you here.
     
  3. BamaT

    BamaT Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the Den! What part of Tennessee are you from? My wife and I love the Smokies, and will be up there in a couple of weeks. I always make it a point to get by Smoky Mountain Knife Works, what a store!
     
  4. sgtrock

    sgtrock New Member

    I am in Bellevue, a burb of Nashville. Looking for something way more rural though.
     
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  5. BamaT

    BamaT Well-Known Member

    Hope you find something to your liking. I would like that also, but my wife would not. I'm just a few years out from retirement, maybe we can compromise and get a little more out than now. Tennessee is a pretty state. Been in the Nashville area a few times, but mostly East Tennessee. I like the Chattanooga area too, almost took a job there almost 3 decades ago.
     
  6. 178-bplatoon

    178-bplatoon Well-Known Member

    :signs046: to TSD sgtrock.........I hope you enjoy it here......:)
     
  7. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Hi! Welcome to the Den.
     
  8. Dave Paskowski

    Dave Paskowski Active Member

    :signs046: to TSD!!!
     
  9. Aimless1

    Aimless1 Active Member

    Welcome!
     
  10. vwp528

    vwp528 Well-Known Member

    Welcome to The Den! Enjoy the journey.
     
  11. DoughBoy68

    DoughBoy68 Member

    Welcome to TSD!

    Crossville, TN here. Good luck and hope you have a successful and enjoyable str8 razor journey!
     
  12. JBSharp

    JBSharp Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the Den! I'm a vintage DE user but I know I'll dip into straights when the right razor speaks to me.
     
  13. BigT

    BigT Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the den!
     
  14. soapbuddy

    soapbuddy Mistress of Lather

    Welcome to The Shave Den!
     
  15. sgtrock

    sgtrock New Member

    In looking for a vintage straight, what are some things I should be on the lookout for? Not necessarily brands but issues to be aware of. I will be sending whatever I buy to the member here who will make it shave ready, just can't recall his name atm.
     
  16. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

    Moderator Supporting Vendor
    Welcome to The Shave Den! :signs046:

    You don't want blades that are warped or chipped or heavily rusted.
     

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