Hello from a new straight razor/safety razor recruit

Discussion in 'Welcome Center' started by danielphantom, Aug 6, 2012.

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  1. danielphantom

    danielphantom New Member

    I recently threw out my cartridges (sensor excel) back in April when I started with some d/e razors, a Muehle, and a Merkur slant.

    I bought a JR Torrey straight on ebay pretty cheap and found that I needed to sharpen it so I got a 4000 grit Norton stone. Haven't yet got an 8000 grit stone yet but I was able to hone it a little bit (after watching and reading videos and forums)shaved my face pretty darn close tonight. I used some 1/8" balsa sheeting from my airplane parts as a strop and I think I'll be looking for a leather strop some time in the future.

    I'm looking forward to learning more about the tools we use every day to achieve that perfect shave. I truly do look forward to shaving now instead of rushing through and hating the hassle.

    I have felt the bug of the shaver aquisition syndrome and am trying to not make it so obvious to my wife as she sees my medicine cabinet fill up with shaving accessories.

    Daniel
     
    danielphantom, Aug 6, 2012
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  2. Neolithium

    Neolithium I am Canadian, eh

    Welcome to the Shave Den :)
     
    Neolithium, Aug 6, 2012
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  3. jeraldgordon

    jeraldgordon TSD's Mascot

    Welcome aboard!
     
    jeraldgordon, Aug 6, 2012
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  4. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

    Moderator Article Team
    I love it when people dive into this hobby head first!
     
    PLANofMAN, Aug 6, 2012
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  5. alpla444

    alpla444 That's sweet!

    Welcome to the shave den.
     
    alpla444, Aug 6, 2012
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  6. KLF

    KLF Doctorin

    Welcome to TSD! Enjoy the experience :)
     
    KLF, Aug 6, 2012
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  7. DLP

    DLP Well-Known Member

    :signs046: to the DEN
     
    DLP, Aug 6, 2012
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  8. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    Welcome!
     
    oscar11, Aug 6, 2012
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  9. Hammertime1

    Hammertime1 Member

    Welcome aboard. Enjoy your experiences Its one if those roads your happy you ended up going down.
     
    Hammertime1, Aug 6, 2012
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  10. macaronus

    macaronus Sir Nice-a-Lot

    Hi Daniel, welcome to The Den & Happy Shavings!

    One day I'll make the 'leap' into str8 shaving as well.
     
    macaronus, Aug 6, 2012
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  11. swarden43

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

    Hi! Welcome to the Den. Glad you're here!
     
    swarden43, Aug 6, 2012
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  12. Slipperyjoe

    Slipperyjoe Rusty Metal Tetanus

    Hi..welcome!
     
    Slipperyjoe, Aug 6, 2012
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  13. otherstar

    otherstar Rodney Dangerfield of TSD

    Welcome to The Den!
     
    otherstar, Aug 6, 2012
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  14. asleep2shave

    asleep2shave Well-Known Member

    Welcome!:bounce017:
     
    asleep2shave, Aug 6, 2012
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  15. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Welcome to the Den.

    We know you'll fit right in.

    So grab yourself a comfy chair,

    and give our threads a spin!

    Burma Shave
     
    GDCarrington, Aug 6, 2012
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  16. PadreTex

    PadreTex Well-Known Member

    Welcome. Hate to say it though, your wife will notice both the nicer shaves AND the acquisitions. But it shouldn't be too bad, especially if she notices the former!
     
    PadreTex, Aug 6, 2012
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  17. awake2shave

    awake2shave Crazy Sharp Melon Baller

    Welcome to the den!
     
    awake2shave, Aug 6, 2012
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  18. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

    Moderator Supporting Vendor
    Welcome to The Shave Den, Daniel! :signs046:
     
    Queen of Blades, Aug 18, 2012
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  19. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master

    IAmTheJody, Aug 18, 2012
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  20. Rene

    Rene Well-Known Member

    Welcome to The Shave Den :signs046:

    Enjoy your stay here :happy088:
     
    Rene, Aug 19, 2012
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