Thread: Hello from Minnesota!

Hi everyone,
I've browsed these forums a little as I prepared to make my first straight razor purchase, and seeing as how I just finished my first straight-razor shave, I thought I'd officially join in.

Because I didn't want to make too much of an investment in case things didn't work out, I decided to start off with a Dovo Shavette and some Derby razor blades.

I must say, my first foray went pretty well. Pretty shoddy in places, but no nicks or cuts at least! Even without knowing what I'm doing, I feel like I still got a better shave than with my "fancy" Schick Quattro. I'm looking forward to how I'll feel a few more shaves down the road!

I look forward to chatting with all of you, and hopefully learning a lot.

Welcome!

I started with a Dovo Shavette and experimented with assortment of blades using the red, green and black sleeves. After a few months I purchased a Dovo Bismark from Lynn and found it to be even easier to shave with than the Shavette.

Good Luck on your journey!

C, Welcome. 'Grats on having such a good first shave. I wasn't that fortunate, but was pretty bitten by the bug.

Finally, the words 'joy' or 'enjoy' and shave are back together in the same sentence. With that good a start, it only gets better. Enjoy!

Welcome to SRP.

There are a bunch of us SRP guys here in Minnesota. We are able and willing to help you with any questions you may have.
There will be a Minnesota Frozen Toe razor meet in February. Here is a link to the thread. Sign up if you want to attend.........

2012 Frozen Toe Razor Meet - Minnesota

I will send you my contact details via PM. Come over or call any time.

BTW, please modify your profile to include your location, Minnesota is adequate, so that when I send out PM's about various razor events here in Minnesota then I will be able to locate you via a member search.
Just click on "Settings" above to modify your profile. Thanks

Welcome from a fellow Minnesotan!

Hey, dude. Hope not to bump in to you at the local razor places (antique stores, antique shows, etc.). You're one of those Mind-thingies from the Spelljammer universe (space-oriented D&D), right?

Welcome to the forum. Make yourself at home and feel free to ask any questions. Lots of friendly folks here.

Originally Posted by AxelH

Hey, dude. Hope not to bump in to you at the local razor places (antique stores, antique shows, etc.). You're one of those Mind-thingies from the Spelljammer universe (space-oriented D&D), right?

Oh, you mean my name/avatar? Cthulhu is actually part of an entire cosmic-horror mythos created by H.P. Lovecraft. Check out the story The Call of Cthulhu some time! By the way, how much to straight razors usually go for in antique stores?

Originally Posted by erickson

Welcome!

I started with a Dovo Shavette and experimented with assortment of blades using the red, green and black sleeves. After a few months I purchased a Dovo Bismark from Lynn and found it to be even easier to shave with than the Shavette.

Good Luck on your journey!

Here's a newbie question for you: What's the difference between the sleeves?

Hello and Welcome to SRP