Quote Originally Posted by GreenWall View Post
I want to get into straight razor but I'm kinda scare, any tips? And what brand make good stainless steel razor since I'm not a fan of carbon.

Edit: Sorry for not telling you guys my background. I'm a former sushi chef of 5 years and not new to sharpening , I can make an edge razor sharp but never sharpen a razor edge lol.
Welcome to the forums!
First advise: Do not give up! Your first shave might be (or not) hellish... but don't give up!
Second: If you buy a razor from a forum member (I would advise it) and they say it's shave ready then it is, do not strop it! You might unintentionally dull the blade (as I did with my first razor) and will never know for sure how a shave ready razor feels like.
Third: Try to contact forum members from your region. I can't stress this enough! Nothing like having first hand information, advises and "samples" (how lather should be, how a razor should feel, things like that)

That said, don't feel scared. It's not that hard to cut your face while shaving but, at the same time, it's hard... basically chances are you will cut yourself if:
- Do horizontal movements with your razor (parallel to the edge... Yes it's dumb and it has happened to me)
- Move your razor and your skin at the same time (Maybe you're talking while shaving, that's for experts only)
- You underestimate the razor's tip (I've cut my nostril's edge and my earlobe because of this)
- Overall: if you're careless

Good luck and, again, welcome!