Long-time straight user, new here

Discussion in 'Welcome Center' started by Nachos, Feb 15, 2019.

  1. Nachos

    Nachos New Member

    wow! I just found out about this place. My wife has made fun of me for years for my PASSION (she uses the word “obsession”) with razors.

    I believe in the nostalgia, the feeling of being a man, honing, stroping and shaving with a good ol fashion filly, or Dubl Duck.

    How neat is it to not be the only one!!!
     
  2. lightcs1776

    lightcs1776 Well-Known Member

    Welcome. There's a lot of folks here with the same obsession, huh, I mean passion.

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  3. Frijolero

    Frijolero Well-Known Member

    Hi there. Glad you found us.
     
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  4. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Welcome from Alabama the Heart of Dixie! You will fit in here just fine.
     
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  5. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Welcome to the Den.
     
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  6. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Welcome to TSD @Nachos you are not alone!
     
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  7. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Welcome to TSD @Nachos ! Glad you found us, and even more important - that you brought your experience with you. This gathering of Wet Shavers exists as a gateway to teaching folks how to enjoy their shaves.
    We may be a little odd, crazy, even obsessed, but we're in it together.

    This is your own personal thread right here so if you have any questions - ask away! I've got a question for you. Do you have any favorite soaps, brushes, aftershaves, or other shaving related items you'd care to share about? Since you are an experienced straight shaver, strops, stones and hones? Feel free to post photos.
     
  8. brit

    brit in a box

    hello and welcome..
     
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  9. Nachos

    Nachos New Member

    @RyX
    My current soap choice is Mikes naturals. I’ve got a thing for Kangaroo Leather... it “feels” better.
    I use a Simpson brush, I think it’s a “chubby” model... but I can’t remember.

    As far as razors go,
    I have a few filarmonica’s
    Two Heljestrands
    A decent collection of Dubl Ducks (gold edge, wonder edge, etc)
    Some Geo Wostenholm’s
    And pretty much whatever I can find at antique shops, that are decent and large enough to warrant time. (IE Solingen steels, of many makes)

    The only new razors I own were gifts from my wife.
    Thiers Issard Spartacus (x2)

    After much experimenting, I prefer my vintage coticule from the La Vienette mine. It provides me with the most consistent and smooth edge.
     
  10. AGHisBBS

    AGHisBBS Well-Known Member

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

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

    Supporting Vendor
    Welcome to TSD. It is a great place to be.

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  12. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Another straight shaver is always welcome here!
     
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  13. Zykris

    Zykris Well-Known Member

    Welcome!
     
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  14. CrustyCat

    CrustyCat Well-Known Member

    Hello and welcome from Nevada.
     
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  15. Killerflyingbugs

    Killerflyingbugs Well-Known Member

    Welcome from the Florida Keys! You are not alone here.
     
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  16. Leclec13

    Leclec13 Well-Known Member

    Welcome from north Florida.
    many here have the “ obsession”
    You are in good company
     
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  17. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Welcome. I'm looking forward to seeing you post pics of your razors. Ease over to the Straight Razor section, and see what fellow members of "The Dark Side" are playing with.
     
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  18. john zeiger

    john zeiger Well-Known Member

    Welcome to TSD Nachos! Enjoy!
     
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  19. Fiorellini

    Fiorellini Well-Known Member

    hello and welcome from belgium :happy093:
     
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  20. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Hi from Seoul, nice to meet you.
     
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