Thread: intrigued, excited, scared and can't pull the trigger!

I am also new to straight shaving only having been at it for a month. But I will offer that you can't go wrong with a sight unseen from Larry at Whipped Dog. I have one, and while not "pretty", it works VERY well. Great started razor. It would also make a great piece for honing practice once you get to that point.

Ralf Aust does make great razors, especially for the price. I have an Aust, and it is my best shaver thus far. (Out of 4 razors. Yes, I have RAD in a bad way. 1 month in, and I have 4 razors and 3 brushes).

I take blazing hot showers, so I steam my bathroom up fairly well, and it obviously can get quite humid. I put a drop of mineral oil on my razors when I am done with them after wiping/drying them off very well, even if I am not going to store them long term. (Long term? I have only been at this for a month). I err on the side of caution.