Thread: A question on razors and shaving.

Welcome Arthur!!

If I might suggest a Wapienica razor? http://cgi.ebay.com/straight-razor-S...QQcmdZViewItem

They are excellent shavers for a great price. They don't come shave ready so you'd have to send it to someone for sharpening but it still keeps the price minimal.

Here's a link discussing them: http://straightrazorpalace.com/showt...ight=wapienica

If not, then I think the DOVO Bismark is a nice choice. Just be careful of the spike point if your not used to straights. Some people might have a tendency to nick their skin with it.

Originally Posted by steve

Welcome Arthur!!

If I might suggest a Wapienica razor? http://cgi.ebay.com/straight-razor-S...QQcmdZViewItem

They are excellent shavers for a great price. They don't come shave ready so you'd have to send it to someone for sharpening but it still keeps the price minimal.

Here's a link discussing them: http://straightrazorpalace.com/showt...ight=wapienica

If not, then I think the DOVO Bismark is a nice choice. Just be careful of the spike point if your not used to straights. Some people might have a tendency to nick their skin with it.

Hi Arthur and welcome

I'd back up Steve's suggestion - the wapi's are a good choice for the first time user. And just to add, I believe one of our members here, Jonedangerousli, sells shave-ready wapis in the mid - 20USD range (I think, perhaps Jon might chime in here).

Other members here also sell starter razors (eg JoshEarl) - these I think are vintage blades.

By the way, Hitch Hiker's guide is one of my favourite books

James.