Thread: Hi Everybody!

I figured I'd make my first post an introduction, as it seemed the most appropriate.
I'm a knife knut who has far too many kitchen knives and I needed something new to spoil myself with. I tried to stay away from straight razors, but I knew it was inevitable that I'd eventually catch the bug and never look back.
I've been interested in straights ever since my first straight edge shave at a barber a few years ago, but the one that sticks out in my mind was one I got in Portugal about two years back. I recall describing it as "a man spa". Hopefuly I can replicate even some of that, sometime fairly soon.
I have a need for an exceptionally smooth shave because of my equipment at work (I'm a full-time firefighter, up in Canada) and the fact that a smooth face means a perfect seal on my mask. Personally, I hate toxic smoke, and so should you! Haha
My good friend Pensacola Tiger directed me here a little while ago, and I decided I should now sign up, since I have my first straight coming to me soon. It's a Böker King Cutter, that should be truly shave ready. Needless to say, I'm excited to take the plunge, and somewhat nervous about the learning curve. I guess that's where the knowledge and expertise of all of you will come into play.
I can't wait to learn and see all of the great pics, etc.
Thanks everyone!

Welcome to SRP.
I'm sure you will enjoy your stay here, and should any questions arise, feel free to ask away
Do check out the beginners guide and the wiki.
Both are filled with tons of useful tips and tricks.
Have fun mate

Welcome, and good luck with your future straight razor shaves. You'll find a lot of good advice at SRP, and if you can't find the answers here, you won't find em'! (Also, I know what you mean by having a perfect seal on your B/A).

Welcome, and just a word of caution, its and addiction and we are all enablers.

Thanks guys!
If it's anything like my knife addiction, I'm screwed!

Welcome to SRP! A Boker is a very good razor, good choice. I hope you have a plain leather hanging strop? You need one, it is to be used just before each and every shave for 30-50 roundtrip laps. Your face will thank you.

BTW, please update your profile to include your location. That way you can be notified of any razor meets in your area.

Welcome lefty!

Lets get Pierre to make some razors with that cocobolo!

Hi and welcome to SRP Lefty!

I'll see what I can do, jm.