Thread: What's a good straight to start with ?

Welcome to SRP. A great ride is ahead of you. Lots of answers to your question. A lot of people start with a shavette to get the hang of it. In many ways a shavette is fussier than a straight razor. A number of people go to the SRP classified and look for reasonable priced blades that have been reconditioned and honed shave ready by the many experts in the Forum. And some look at lesser priced new Dovos (check SRD website) as one of the better beginning razors. But STAY AWAY from eBay at least until you know what to look for in a razor. I learned the hard way and have a, literally, a big mug full of bad steel razors. If I could met them down and cast it as something useful I would. Also read the SRP Wiki section for beginners, especially on stropping. Forget canned shaving goo. Read up on basic soaps. At most drug stores and the like pick up a Van Der Hagen box of a shaving soap, a small bowl with a decent brush. Cost under $20. Enough to get youstarted. Use an old soup bowl or big coffee mug and practice building a decent lather. Takes more time than you would think but very satisfying when you get there.

Now that you've gotten through all of that, welcome again and enjoy!