Newb

[Duffer]

Hello

New to straight shaving, just bought a Bengal and a c12k hone, so hopefully I can keep it up.

Before then, I had been a 'Wilkinson Sword Classic' DE shaver for about 25 years.

Looking forward to sharing tips

Owen

 

[Urban Hermit]

Greetings Owen. Welcome to ... the Rroom

 

[Smell The Glove]

Hi Owen. Welcome.

 

[Blyth Spirit]

What ho Owen, welcome to the cutting edge...

 

[Yellow Jim]

Hello Owen. So you're from over the posh side of the Mersey eh?

 

[antdad]

Welcome duffer.

There are a few straight user/experts to help you along.

 

[IanM]

Hi Owen, welcome to TSR. You will enjoy your time here, as long as you avoid antdad.

Ian

 

[Damian Murphy]

Hi Duffer ,
welcome .

Damian

 

[Pete]

Hello Owen and welcome

 

[Sunburyboy93]

a warm welcome to you mate

steve

 

[Fido]

Hello Owen

Nice slippers.

 

[Duffer]

Cheers gents, thanks for the welcome

@Yellow Jim - Guess so However my g/f is in 'East Kirkby', so I'm more familiar
with town' than most my side.

She just thinks I'm weird (regarding shaving with straights... well everything really!)

Have you found anywhere selling decent shaving soaps/gear in Liverpool?

@Fido Thanks, I tend to need them these days

 

[Yellow Jim]

Unfortunately not. I've been keeping my eyes out, but apart from the likes of Palmolive and Erasmic in the supermarkets and the occassional tube of TOBS in TKMaxx I've not come across much. If I do find anywhere I'll be sure to let you know though.

 

[JohnnyO]

Hi Duffer, nice to meet you. I've got fond memories of Liverpool from a couple of years I worked there back in the sixties.

JohnnyO. \

 

[cheese_dave]

ALright Duffer, welcome. Antdad will be your best friend, he's lovely.

 

[Arrowhead]

Hello and welcome Duffer, very nice choice for a first razor. There's a fair bit of discussion in the straight razors section, but it has been known to go a little off topic...