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Discussion in 'Welcome Center' started by jamesf8250, Nov 28, 2020.

  1. jamesf8250

    jamesf8250 New Member

    Hello, all.
    My name is James. I'm not really that new to wet shaving but I've only recently become interested in straight razor shaving. I stopped for fuel and a bite to eat at a truck stop a few weeks ago and they had some cheap $10 straight razors. I had some points to spend so I thought "Why not?" It's not great, but it's probably not quite as bad as you might expect. That being said, I am looking for to an upgrade very soon.
    I'm a truck driver so it can be difficult to keep everything you need for a good shave on hand, but I've found it to be well worth the extra effort. For me it's definitely a more relaxing experience than shaving with a cartridge and there's the added benefit of significantly less irritation post shave.
    I'm glad I found this place. YouTube is great and all, but one-way communication can only get you so far. Looking forward to exploring the forums and meeting folk.

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  2. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    Welcome @jamesf8250 from here in western NY. Glad you decided to join us here at TSD.

    I understand the difficulties of carrying all you wish to use to an area to shave (lived in the bush of Africa). I got to the point carrying all I needed for a great shave in a jam tin (preloaded razor, boar brush, tin of shave soap, travel mirror and a wash cloth (later I added some witch hazel)). Plan ahead and it'll usually work out well.

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  3. lightcs1776

    lightcs1776 Well-Known Member

    Hello, James. Glad you are here.

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  4. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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  5. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Good to have you here, James.
     
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  6. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

    Supporting Vendor
    High their, @jamesf8250 , glad you rolled in to TSD. I've been shaving with straights on Saturdays for about almost 4 years now. @Drygulch got me started (January 2017), and now I have a rotation of about 14 straights. Check out the League of Jims.

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  7. MR41

    MR41 Well-Known Member

    :signs046:
     
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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    hello and welcome..
     
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  9. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Welcome to the Den.
     
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  10. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Welcome to The Shave Den!
     
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  11. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Hi from Seoul, nice to meet you.
     
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  12. Fiorellini

    Fiorellini Well-Known Member

    Hello and welcome from Belgium
     
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  13. Manumik

    Manumik Well-Known Member

    Welcome James! Glad you joined us
     
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