Loaner straight for first timers.

**HLS** · 02-19-2012, 12:54 PM

Trying to give back a little.... If you're a newbie wanting to try a straight but dont want to invest for fear of not liking it, I have a solution. I have one straight, ok two straights I will loan out to two newbies(less than 50 posts). They are loaners though. Keep it for three weeks and send it back so I can rehone and pass them forward again. Shipping to you is free if you're in conus. Just post "I'm in"
and at the end of one week I will pick two newbs to get loaners. I have a round point hollow grind Wade and Butcher and a Landers Fary and Clark. Mods if this is inappropriate please forgive me and delete.

Yours, Jim

**dcobranchi** · 02-19-2012, 01:20 PM

Just curious -- Wouldn't the n00bs need a strop?

**HLS** · 02-19-2012, 02:09 PM

I will include a small handhled paddle type strop also.

Jim

Originally Posted by dcobranchi

Just curious -- Wouldn't the n00bs need a strop?

**paco664** · 02-19-2012, 02:10 PM

don't count me in as i am not eligible but this is a very generous offer.....

**dcobranchi** · 02-19-2012, 06:27 PM

this is a very generous offer.....

+1 Very cool.

**mwengerd** · 02-20-2012, 12:12 PM

I'm in! :D

**Ptroiani** · 02-20-2012, 01:43 PM

Obviously, I am not in... but what a great offer for those wanting to try a straight! A tip of the hat to you, Sir!

Regards,

Paul

**HLS** · 02-20-2012, 11:02 PM

Gee I thought more people would respond......

**Jacob Robertson** · 02-20-2012, 11:05 PM

Pretty awesome of you, some folks should jump on this!

**CyclingFool** · 02-20-2012, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by HLS

Gee I thought more people would respond......

As one of the noobs you are aiming for, I think the straight is just a bit... intimidating compared to a DE. Especially since you're still trying not to cut yourself up when starting out :)

**paco664** · 02-20-2012, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by CyclingFool

As one of the noobs you are aiming for, I think the straight is just a bit... intimidating compared to a DE. Especially since you're still trying not to cut yourself up when starting out :)

it ain't that hard... just patience and attention to detail... treat it with respect ... it is fun... really fun...

**Jacob Robertson** · 02-20-2012, 11:46 PM

I completely ignored the DE. Went straight to the straights and haven't looked back. I love it.

**drgnlord** · 02-21-2012, 10:50 AM

Really cool idea. I jumped from electric to straight myself, doubt I change any time soon.

**Shirai** · 02-21-2012, 01:15 PM

Shoot, I thought more people would have jumped on this. Heck, I'm in!

**HLS** · 02-26-2012, 04:51 PM

Ok mwengerd and Shirai will be sending you a pm. My only participants lol

Thanks All,

Jim

**Jayk** · 02-27-2012, 10:04 AM

Hi Jim,
Just started with the DE, but if all goes well I am interested in the next round.

**Shirai** · 02-27-2012, 12:06 PM

Many thanks to Jim for such a selfless offer. I've been really keen to try a straight (say, that was sort of on the edge of being a pun there, whoa now, there's another one) for a while but the up-front investment has been a little more risk than I'm ready for. This offer makes it possible for me to feel good about giving it a shot. Thanks!

**duokun** · 02-27-2012, 12:15 PM

Jim, this is an awesome idea, and I am really impressed. Having just started straight razor shaving myself I would like to wish the two new guys good luck. I'm still working on shaving more than my cheeks with the straight, but believe me, it's less scary than it seems.

Shirai, I saw you mentioned the initial investment, which was my main road block for years. Of you end up liking the straight razor you should check out Larry's sight unseen razor set up from whippeddog.com. A little over $50 will get you a shave ready razor (usually nothing too pretty, but perfectly usable) and a simple beginners strop and the info you need to get started.

**lpe492** · 02-27-2012, 12:37 PM

Jim,

Please consider me in the next round. Perhaps you can post to this thread if you start another. I got into wet shaving because the allure of straights. Getting my DE basics down first.

Cheers,
Jeff