Hello everyone,

I have been reading about straight razors and watching videos about them for a while now. I have shortlisted a few things that I felt would be good to start with. I would be very grateful if you could provide some inputs.

I do not have the budget to go all out. But from what I read I realised that it is the sharpness of the blade and its maintainence that makes or breaks the experience rather than how expensive a razor might be.

I found a website called Knives at Knife Center that seems pretty affordable.


The razor
DOVO Black Handle Best Value 5/8" Straight Razor Full Hollow Ground

The strop
Jemico DOVO German Razor Strop 13" Rindleder Leather Single Sided

Strop conditioner
Jemico DOVO German Razor Strop Leather Conditioner In Small Tube

I understand that honing is an essential part of the process. Is there one particular stone that would help me maintain the razor or would I have to buy a whole assortment of them to keep it sharp?

I absolutely love the concept of shaving with a straight razor and I am delighted to have found this forum.

Thanks.

Regards,
Harsh Shah