Thread: What to buy for first timer? Please help.

Originally Posted by gugi

I would suggest that you do some reading - the sticky post in this section and
What Every Beginner Should Know - Straight Razor Place Wiki for starters.

There are many options and what to get is a matter of what your is your budget and what is important to you in a razor. Other than that if I were you I wouldn't worry too much about the steel. The razor is far more important than the steel it's made of.

+1 This is the way to go!

Just to add a different viewpoint....I'm not so sure learning to staright razor shave is best on a long trip or vacation. The first month of this road is usually a tough one with nicks, dulled razors, etc..... Maybe it is best once in a fixed place with time to devote to it.


Tony

Classifieds, yes, but I'd caution you against a round point. Those ones like to nick me. With a spike point, I can see exactly where the edge ends. Seems to make all the difference.

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