Thread: Gifted with a Boker. Right or wrong to start with?

Originally Posted by chapman

I would agree with the others as well... Learning to shave with a straight is difficult no matter what, but with some good focus and light, light pressure you should be ok. Buuuut if you really are nervous about the point I'd gladly take that razor off your hands for you

Get that bad boy honed up and you'll have a great shaver!

Haha thanks Chapman but I can't sell a gift.
He might ask for it back one day.

Looks like a great razor and should be a great shaver. I'm with Utopian though as my first razor is considerably small due to dropping it, nicks etc. Keep it for once your past that stage.

Another for going along with Utopian's suggestion to get another razor to learn on. Preserve that very fine family heirloom for later when you are a bit more skilled and can enjoy it to the fullest. By all means have it professionally cleaned up and honed for later use. Boker King Cutters are know to be very fine razors and can give as good a shave as there is to be had. Love mine.

Bob

Perfect! Nothing beats getting handed down a Straight Razor from family!

Thanks for the advice guys.
I think I'll get it cleaned and sharpened and get a starter razor, I'd hate to damage it.
I'll be on the look out for a round point to learn with.
So if you have one at a good learner shaver price let me know!