Thread: Newcomer Introduction

Hello SRP, My Name is Hanson, and I am a college student, studying mechanical engineering at Auburn University. I have started coming to the "finer things in life" in an effort to get back to true gentlemanly arts (straight razor shaving, pipes, cigars, etc.). I have now completed my first and second shave under the guidance of @Linacman, who lives in town, and he has helped me out a lot getting started. Now, being a working college student, I would love to delve deeper into this art, and appreciate any help anyone is willing to give me. I'm looking for ways to start myself off, with my budget in mind (college student, remember?), cheaply, but as well of as I can. Also, these first two shaves, the razor burn has been pretty killer. Still trying to perfect my technique (like I said, under Linacman), so I still figure it's probably just my face getting used to the new sensations, as well as myself getting used to the motions and all. So, here is my introduction!

Happy to be here. Looking for anything anyone is willing to provide me with to help me get started, (feel free to discuss favorite tobaccos, cigars, pipes, etc. as well and any guidance on budgeting/buying those types of things, as well as storage methods -budgeted as well).

Thanks so much!
War Damn Eagle,
Hanson

Welcome to SRP, sorry to hear about the razor burn, remember to watch your angle and don't use any pressure.

Welcome to SRP. Your in the right place to learn this skill. Take your time and enjoy.

Welcome to SRP. How is your pre-shave prep? IMO, that is the most critical aspect of a good shave. Try using the back of your hand to tell when your hairs are getting soft in the shower. Good luck!

Welcome my cut throat brethren. I have a convert for about 4 months now and my quality of shaving is improving. The trick? None really, its a combination of many things:
improving technique, good lather production, face prep and most of all getting to know your face.

Take you time and enjoy the process.