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I am ready to purchase my first straight razor. Would a good starting razor be the Dovo Classic? Also is there shopping available through this site? Would like someone to hone whichever one I buy first from what I have read on the beginners section. Also would like suggestions on other items like brushes and strops.
I would steer clear of the Dovo if you can get an Aust or a Revisor. There is no shopping available through this site, at least there shouldn't be. All your other questions or concerns are answered here: Shopping list for beginners - Straight Razor Place Library (or, in more detail, here).
Welcome to SRP. Just be sure your razor comes with a "real shave ready edge". Purchase from a vendor who will rehone the factory edge before shipment. Just open the box and shave without stropping for your first shave. This will give you a benchmark for a "shave. ready shaving edge".
Where are you from. If you let us know we can steer you towards honest vendors who supply shave ready razors. Always good to add to your profile for help
+1 for the Ralf Aust
Greg
I live in Sarasota Florida. Also what point is best...I am thinking Rounded or French?
Those are both safer options for a beginner. You will have plenty of opportunities to make stupid mistakes, but those two points will reduce the likelihood of making one of them. You have to know where that blade is at all times and if you approach your face without watching, you can sink a spike point in pretty quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by DocStringer
Can I get close under the nose with them?
Yes, you don't actually have to use the point to shave under the nose. You can use any part of the blade and still shave under the nose.
Do you want new or vintage? I,m in the camp for the Aust if getting first new, even though my first new razor was a Dovo Best, and is a fine shaving razor , just the fit, finish of the product is not as good as the Aust, now as for vintage , the classifieds are full of razors shave ready, and in all price ranges, also if buying new buy from a site that will sell you a shave ready razor instead of factory edge, if you read enough on this site there are a coupe sites most here do business with , I,m not going to name names there all over our website , you have to decide who you like best or by price. Good luck. Tc
I usually recommend vintage. Through the classifieds you can get good cheap shave-ready vintage razors. If you find straight shaving is not your thing you can sell them at more or less the same amount you paid provided you handled it with care. You don't need a fancy brush unless you have money to burn. For a strop there is plenty vendors here on SRP.
welcome aboard neighbor...kinda, bit of a drive...from clearwaterQuote:
Originally Posted by DocStringer
Welcome! I'd go with either a 5/8 vintage round (or french point) from the classifieds or if new is your thing, a 5/8 Ralf Aust, Boker or Dovo from one of the vendors that does REAL shave ready not factory shave ready. I pm'd you.
Sure, for new gear there are several highly reputable vendors that support this site, you will see their banner ads, or you can simply go to http://straightrazorpalace.com/#sponsorsQuote:
Originally Posted by DocStringer
You should be able to get the razor arrive to you honed and ready to go.
For used/vintage gear you can check the Main Index - Straight Razor Place Classifieds on the site.
I remembered the other day that my late grandfather had several straight edge and safety razors so I called my mom to inquire where they might be. Hoping that she had them in some box or that my uncle may have had them. She told me she threw them out! I informed her of the few thousand dollars she trashed. He had a huge collection which now sits somewhere in a dump. I wish I had the interest in this type of shaving a decade ago. Also wish I knew more about the classics so if I ever came across a good deal. I'll keep educating myself. Thanks for the input!
Nobody's born learned, so stick around you can learn as much as you want to!Quote:
Originally Posted by DocStringer
You can get very close under the nose with a straight, more so than any implement I've ever tried, including DE razors.Quote:
Originally Posted by DocStringer
Ralf Aust, can't go wrong great value and great shave!
I hope you enjoy your set just as much as I enjoy mine, great starting point. My Ralf Aust is still my go to razor and gives me my best shaves.
As a newbe this post answered a lot. Thanks
Thanks...found out it shipped yesterday. Really looking forward to it. Never thought I would be looking forward to shaving.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
You'll find your new razor to be great. Since it comes shave-ready, don't strop before your first shave so that you have the benchmark of what it feels like right from a great honing. The 5/8 black R. Aust was my first modern razor and it has been great. Enjoy!
hi do you know any good vendors in the uk for vintage shave ready razors. I just got a butler in good condition for my first razor and its not qute shave ready even though was advertised as so.Quote:
Originally Posted by eddy79
cheers
Welcome. My first was a Dovo classic. I got it shave ready, and still love it 5 years in. While my go-to is my vintage Hinckel, I keep the Dovo handy and ready
I have heard good things of the invisible edge in the UK but don't know if they do vintage or Neil Miller at strop shopQuote:
Originally Posted by Mattmedz
You will love the razor! I just ordered 2 custom razors from him will be shipping this Monday. Can't wait to get them!!
Just received my R.Aust kit. Thanks Lynn and everyone for their support. Watching the video now.