Thread: New to straight shaving

Sorry for double post, but I wanted to add a few things.

Odds are fair that you'll end up damaging your first straight razor, either through improper use or poor stropping technique. some of us do, some of us don't. The point is that if you do, then you're certainly not prepared to restore it. And if you don't, then you'll get a few months out of that razor before it needs a touch up. In that time you'll learn a lot more about straight shaving in general and will be better prepared to learn how to bring the edge back.

Originally Posted by ejmolitor37

There are guys with lots of knowledge on chrome oxide, I am not one. I do know there are grades suitable for razor maintenance and some that are not. Purchase it from a reputable place for sure. As stated for now a shave ready razor and quality strop should be all that is needed. A razor from srd which you mentioned is where you will go will come with a receipt for a free honing so for time being you would be set. I started with a 5/8 round point dovo which was/is a great razor and it came ready to rock. Most often prescribed is 5/8 or 6/8 round point.

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As i mentioned im using a shavette that takes feather blades and man there sharp and smooth. My question is on a real properly honed razor. Will it feel be as sharp and smooth as the feather artist club blades?

Many of my razors are as sharp or sharper than that, I have one too, but none of them FEEL that sharp. The edges are more polished and cut more smoothly on my razors than the feather

Originally Posted by Southbound

As i mentioned im using a shavette that takes feather blades and man there sharp and smooth. My question is on a real properly honed razor. Will it feel be as sharp and smooth as the feather artist club blades?

In reality comparing a shavette and straight is not a fair comparison. Straights are more forgiving than shavettes. Also the stiffness in the straight blade is different than that of the shavette. I bought a shavette first and in time got great shaves from it but have more dings than with my straight. You can and will get a smooth comfortable shave from a straight in time and imo, just as smooth as a shavette. IMHO my straights shave more comfortable than my shavette, I have never tried a nice shavette and admittedly I never tried alot of different blades either. I really don't think you will be disappointed
A side note, when your straight arrives be mindful of the angle at which you hole the blade to your face. Generally it needs to be closer than your shavette, might save you some discomfort; )

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Welcome to a forum that takes using a straight razor seriously.

If you could add your location to your profile there just might be someone that can give you hands on help. You can read and watch videos for months; However you'll learn more in a couple of hours than you did in those months by having some hands on help.

Welcome and don't bother with anything other than a quality straight, from the classifieds, SRD or a good shop. The less expensive/cheap ones will do you wrong in my experience.

The cbj just like the feather artist club are more disposable blade straights then shaveets. So the will give you a really good feel of shaving with a straight. The major difference for you will be that the cbj is a kamisori style razor. So the technique will be different then a Western SR so will be starting over a bit.

As suggested classifieds, srd or any of the other shops you see talked about here will get you started on the right foot.

Chrox is a good choice for touch ups. Buy from a SR site to be sure you get right grade. Then when you apply it do so sparingly you want the board to have a light green haze not be all green.

Welcome and good luck

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Originally Posted by Castel33

The cbj just like the feather artist club are more disposable blade straights then shaveets. So the will give you a really good feel of shaving with a straight. The major difference for you will be that the cbj is a kamisori style razor. So the technique will be different then a Western SR so will be starting over a bit.

As suggested classifieds, srd or any of the other shops you see talked about here will get you started on the right foot.

Chrox is a good choice for touch ups. Buy from a SR site to be sure you get right grade. Then when you apply it do so sparingly you want the board to have a light green haze not be all green.

Welcome and good luck

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Instead of a Dovo i might get a Ralf aust. Ive read there better.

Originally Posted by Southbound

Instead of a Dovo i might get a Ralf aust. Ive read there better.

Both are often recommended as a first razor. I don't think there's a significant enough difference to worry about really. They're both excellent, meaning either one can potentially last a lifetime or more.