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I'm thinking about switching to A strait razor, and need advice on what would be the best Razor to start with for a rookie? Thank You..
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I need advice on A Razor....
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I currently am using a Mach 3, lol.. im really green at this..
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Ok. I was like you when I started wet shaving. I was drawn to the cool factor of a straight edge shave and bought a razor, strop, etc. I read the forums for advice and information, began shaving, improved, improved, and it was a great shave. Some time passed and I picked up a DE razor (double edge/safety) and it was also great, but I find myself using the DE 90% of the time. Straight razors are nice and I use them on occasion (weekends sometimes), but for general shaving convenience the DE wins out for me. This is just my experience and you should get into straight razor shaving if that's what interests you and you have the desire to learn how, but a DE is a wonderful thing and a step I think should be taken before the straight razor. Either way you choose, there are alot of knowledgeable folks here that can help to guide you along the way.
I can't really give you info on a good place to start with a straight razor as my first, a Thiers- Issard super gnome, was a gift and probably a lot more than what is needed for a first straight razor as far as value is concerned. You will, however, defeinitely need one that is shave ready as well as a strop and brush.
As for DE shaving, I can only comment on the couple of razors that I've used. My first was a Muhle R89, which has been a pleasure to use from day one. I believe it is regarded as a mild razor and a great one to start off with.
The great thing about wet shaving are the options available to you. From razors and blades to soaps and creams, something is available at any price level. I don't believe any one is better than another. Sure, some are more expensive than others, but It really comes down to what you are comfortable with in spending and what works for you and your skin. If you'd like, I could send you some samples of soaps/creams, and extras I have so you can try some different products without needlessly buying products that you may not like.
I can't really give you info on a good place to start with a straight razor as my first, a Thiers- Issard super gnome, was a gift and probably a lot more than what is needed for a first straight razor as far as value is concerned. You will, however, defeinitely need one that is shave ready as well as a strop and brush.
As for DE shaving, I can only comment on the couple of razors that I've used. My first was a Muhle R89, which has been a pleasure to use from day one. I believe it is regarded as a mild razor and a great one to start off with.
The great thing about wet shaving are the options available to you. From razors and blades to soaps and creams, something is available at any price level. I don't believe any one is better than another. Sure, some are more expensive than others, but It really comes down to what you are comfortable with in spending and what works for you and your skin. If you'd like, I could send you some samples of soaps/creams, and extras I have so you can try some different products without needlessly buying products that you may not like.
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look here for most of the answers www.straightrazorplace.com good bunch of guys who know their stuff
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before you do anything else, get yourself a brush and proper shave soap to start using even with your mach 3. I would also recommend getting a DE to start, only because I didn't and it would have been a great idea. Take your time with the research, don't jump all over every razor you see on evil-bay, there are always more. Once you've got the budget settled, and know how much you are willing to spend, you'll find a way to spend it! You can go with new, or antique. the vendors at SRP are decent folks.
a good place to start looking for razors is your local antique shops, and fairs, in general its easy to decide if a razor is worth while, if it looks like it isn't, its not. (at least until you've handled and fixed up a few and you know your capabilities.)
hope that helps as a start!
a good place to start looking for razors is your local antique shops, and fairs, in general its easy to decide if a razor is worth while, if it looks like it isn't, its not. (at least until you've handled and fixed up a few and you know your capabilities.)
hope that helps as a start!