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Slow Joe · Feb 10, 2016

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I became interested in using a straight razor about a month ago after growing a beard. From my beard research I've noticed people talking about using straight razors, and THEN it started. I've started doing research on what I needed to know being a NEWBIE. I found myself more confused at times, but after watching a bunch of videos I've become less nervous. I got lucky, and got a great deal on a Thiers Issard that came with a strop. I am going to send it out to get honed because it's not sharp enough to remove arm hair or at least without pulling. I have a little more time before I get it back, so will do some more research and watch more videos. I'm a little nervous, and I'm sure this forum with give me more confidence.
I can say from what I've learned that I love the fact that you can actually use something over a hundred years old and it work the same as it did then. I can see myself already falling into an addiction and starting to collect different razors from different time frame, and countries. I also like woodworking dying and stabilizing wood so can not wait to get my hands on something I can refurbish. I have a ton of leftover wood from past projects, and now I can put them to good use.
I look forward to meeting new people and learning a new hobby. I'm excited I found this forum. Thanks to those who created it.
Bret
Columbus, Ohio
THE Buckeye State
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Hi Bret and welcome to The Shave Den. I don't use a straight razor myself, but it sounds like you know what you're doing. I have to agree using something that was made such a long time ago is kind of special to have this unique connection to the past.
Good luck with your first Straight Razor shave.

Linuxguile · Feb 10, 2016

Welcome Bret!

AGHisBBS · Feb 10, 2016

Welcome to The Shave Den, a great place to hang out!

Cap7597 · Feb 10, 2016

Hello and welcome to the Den. Really glad to have you here.

Boojum1 · Feb 10, 2016

Hello Bret! Welcome to TSD.

celestino · Feb 11, 2016

zakirhussain · Feb 12, 2016

Welcome

baldmanwife · Feb 13, 2016

Welcome Bret!

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