Thread: Questions I'd like to ask before getting my first straight razor

I used to shave with no prep. Rub some stuff on my face, push a razor into the skin and drag down until all the goo was gone. I would replace the razor once a week.

When I bought a straight I learned that lather from a brush, a hot towel, and NO pressure led to a much smoother shave. The early shaves however were not comfortable as I was learning how to hold a razor, how to shave with both hands, howvtobproperly stretch my skin. Once it all started coming together, it was fantastic.

Then I thought I try my hand at a safety razor and reverted back to pushing the razor into my skin. Big no no.

Good lather + good prep + sharp edge + no pressure = happy shave

You will not go wrong with a shave ready Dovo. If you are looking to SRD for your purchase, any of the brands they sell come shave ready and all are good shavers. TIs tend be a bit more forgiving maintenance wise starting out but I find them less forgiving when it comes to the shave. Ralph Austs are also very nice and something you may want to consider.