Old Sarge Introduction

[Old Sarge]

Thank you for allowing me into your group, thanks to Dave in KY for inviting me to join after our discussions in the comments on his YouTube videos and thanks to Fuzzy for his videos!

I started DE shaving about 5 months ago and got the bug for vintage Gillette razors that lead to antique store expeditions. I knew nothing about vintage SE razors and initially overlooked them. About three weeks ago, I ran into a stunning old razor that I knew nothing about. After spending a couple of days researching, I went back and picked up a Stoll Chrome Steel lather catcher in the box. 

This led to more research into vintage SE razors/shaving and watching Dave's and Fuzzy's YouTube videos. I was particularly keen on the baton handled razor that Fuzzy was shaving with on one. I stumbled, thanks to the grace of the Google gods, across a nickel Gem Junior w/ baton handle in The Parade box for sale online at a Mormon used book store of all places; just got that in the mail.

I've yet to shave with either of these razors, but have them cleaned/sanitized and ready to go. I feel very fortunate to have found these two wonderful razors to start my SE shaving with, they are beautiful to look at! I was able to find Treet carbon blades for sale at a local supermarket and picked up a pack of 10 blades. I'll soon take the dive, likely starting with the easy parts first and use an unmentionable on my goatee area as I'm still working on my technique there and struggle to get it right.

Thanks again and please forgive me in advance for my ignorance on SE shaving. I'm looking forward to learning from each of you!

[ShadowsDad]

Welcome to the forum! Sarge, we all start at the beginning, we've all been there, we're just happy to be of help. I hope you like SE as much as I do. I can't remember the last time I used an unmentionable.

[Dave in KY]

Welcome aboard Bryan and we're all here to help and learn together

[Jayaruh]

High their, Bryan. Glad to have you aboard. What's the story on "Old Sarge?"

[Twelvefret]

Welcome!!

[Old Sarge]

High their, Bryan. Glad to have you aboard. What's the story on "Old Sarge?"

Thanks to all for the kind greetings and words of encouragement!

Well Jim, the Old part is self explanatory. I was born in 1966 so I'll let you do the math. As for the Sarge part, in 2010 I retired after 20 years from the US Army as a Sergeant First Class. Though not professionally correct by the sticklers, Sarge is an informal, old school term of endearment/respect for those with the enlisted rank of Sergeant through Master Sergeant. For a number of years I previously worked for a civilian lady while both on active duty and as a contractor after retiring. She still calls me Sarge to this day and I love it!

I see you are located in the great state of North Cakalacky, what a lovely state!

[TobyC]

So, you're 54 or 55 which makes you part of the younger crowd. But that's OK, we welcome young'uns too.

[Jayaruh]

High their, Bryan. Glad to have you aboard. What's the story on "Old Sarge?"

Thanks to all for the kind greetings and words of encouragement!

Well Jim, the Old part is self explanatory. I was born in 1966 so I'll let you do the math. As for the Sarge part, in 2010 I retired after 20 years from the US Army as a Sergeant First Class. Though not professionally correct by the sticklers, Sarge is an informal, old school term of endearment/respect for those with the enlisted rank of Sergeant through Master Sergeant. For a number of years I previously worked for a civilian lady while both on active duty and as a contractor after retiring. She still calls me Sarge to this day and I love it!

I see you are located in the great state of North Cakalacky, what a lovely state!

Thank you for your service, Sarge. I served 67-70 in the Army as an OR Tech, SP5. I spent a year in the Nam, 68-69. My middle son is a Lt Commander in the Navy.

[Old Sarge]

Thanks to all for the kind greetings and words of encouragement!

Well Jim, the Old part is self explanatory. I was born in 1966 so I'll let you do the math. As for the Sarge part, in 2010 I retired after 20 years from the US Army as a Sergeant First Class. Though not professionally correct by the sticklers, Sarge is an informal, old school term of endearment/respect for those with the enlisted rank of Sergeant through Master Sergeant. For a number of years I previously worked for a civilian lady while both on active duty and as a contractor after retiring. She still calls me Sarge to this day and I love it!

I see you are located in the great state of North Cakalacky, what a lovely state!

Thank you for your service, Sarge. I served 67-70 in the Army as an OR Tech, SP5. I spent a year in the Nam, 68-69. My middle son is a Lt Commander in the Navy.

And right back at you Jim! Just minutes ago I noticed the hyperlink on your signature block and clicked though to your website. My eye was instantly drawn to the Vietnam Veterans hat and I've been reviewing your service history and need to read through it more carefully. You've done a wonderful job documenting your service and should be proud for your accomplishments...though I'm certain your more proud of your son's! Was "Sarge" much used while you were in uniform?

[Old Sarge]

So, you're 54 or 55 which makes you part of the younger crowd. But that's OK, we welcome young'uns too. 

I'll be sure to respect my elders!   Please keep me inline if I don't! If you don't mind me asking, where the heck is Cat-Pig Swamp???