Thread: New to SRP

Hello,

I have finally ditched my multiblade POS and am currently using a DE Safety Razor. I am considering going to a straight razor.For ease of use, hopefully in time and just something better for myself.

I know somewhere in her is a list of products not to buy, could someone please help me with this, I have looked but cannot find it.

Thanks in advance!!!


BGNH

Here you go:

Brands of Straight Razors to Avoid - Straight Razor Place Library

Originally Posted by MattCB

Here you go:

Brands of Straight Razors to Avoid - Straight Razor Place Library

Thanks MattCB

I owe you a Beer!!!

Welcome to SRP!
Sounds like you have the right mindset, good equipment is essential in this sport

We'll help out as best as we can, just ask away!

Welcome!
Here is a link to the Library:
Straight Razor Place Library - Straight Razor Place Library
An awful lot of good information there for old or new shavers.
~Richard

Welcome. The library has a ton of information, and the search function works great. There are a lot of sharing people here with a lot of knowledge. I hope you enjoy your stay.

Hello, and welcome to the forum!!

Hi and welcome aboard

Welcome to SRP!
As others have said, check out the Library and ask questions if you need help.

Hi & welcome to SRP. You will find that this is a good place to get you started in straight razor shaving. There is a wealth of information on here, especially in the Library so go there & start at the beginning. From there, you can work your way around & learn different things but one of the first things to learn is how to strop a razor. You can use an old wide leather belt if you have one you don't use anymore & a butterknife. You don't want to dive in with a new strop & razor or you will end up accidentally cutting a good strop which is why you want a practice one at first. If you get a used straight razor, send it out to one of the honemiesters on here to get it shave ready. Also if you buy a used one, you will want to know what to look for which you can find out on here as well. You don't want to buy one that has a lot of hone wear or a frown on the cutting edge. You will eventually want to get a second one for when you send one out to be honed so that you will have something to shave with. You will also need a brush, a mug & some shaving soap. If you want to buy yourself a new straight, look on Straight Razor Designs & a good one to start with is the Ralph Aust. If you buy the kit which will come with a strop also, Lynn, who founded this forum is a part owner of SRD & he will hone your new razor to make sure it is shave ready. You will also get a certificate for another free honing when it is time for your razor to be honed but that should be after a few months as long as you learn to strop correctly which will keep the edge fresh & sharp. If you ever have any questions, feel free to ask on here as there are many experienced & knowledgable members on here that would be more than happy to help or answer any questions you might have. Check the site out & learn. Good luck & have fun!
Steve