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I am new to straight razors and have been looking for a first razor. I want to buy a good razor but don't want to spend too much in case it's not for me. But I don't want that reason to be because I used a crappy razor. I found a Fromm razor on Amazon.com for a decent price. Are Fromm okay for a first razor? Any recommendations for a first razor and user?
Go to the Vendors' Corner here on the website and buy a full shaving kit that is shave ready. I would feel save in saying that what you get off Ebay won't be shave ready, won't have a strop, a brush, or cream/soap. What you get off the website here will have everything you need, and very well-priced, as you'll probably pay more buying each item individually than you would buying a kit here. As far as the particular razor you're thinking of, I can't help; I've never heard of them.
First, a very warm welcome to SRP. You have come to the right place. There's tons of inforrmation contained here. Please take the time to read through the various forums. There are several stickies in each that provide invaluable guides to rookies.
You are going to need the following at a minimum:
1. Shave ready razor
2. Strop (hanging is best, but paddle will work too)
3. Shaving brush (can be had for less than $10)
4. Shaving soap/cream (personal choice)
As to a razor, I highly two sources for razors. Don't get caught up in how beautiful a razor looks. One recommendation is to look through the classifieds. You will find several that are less than $70 and will be shave ready (it will state so in the ad). Something like a 5/8 or 6/8 round point is a good razor to learn on. The other source is someone like Kenrup (a member here) who sells starter sets a very reasonable prices.
After you have learned on a shave ready razor you will have gained enough knowledge to start looking for one of those sexy looking new ones.
+ 1 Wise words from Dward.
I appreciate the help guys. One question tho' and maybe I am just missing it but were is the vendor's corner? I looked around and didn't see anything labeled as such.
classifieds section
In my quest for more economical entry level razors, I purchased a Fromm from a local barber supply where I have a commercial account. The retail price was $68.00. I checked it out under my microscope and I was not impressed. I honed it then examined again with the scope. It does not polish as well as the Wapis or the Double Arrows. It did shave. I was not impressed with it; however, it is a serviceable razor. It is not nearly the value as what many of us sell here on the SRP. Anybody want to buy a shave ready Fromm razor?:w
its funny you ask cuz i did the same thing when i started out here. i couldn't find it at all. i don't know how i missed it but it is at the bottom of the mall section of the forums. its handy spot for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prometheus
Promethius, to get to the Vendor's Corner press "Straight Razor Place Forums" and go the bottom of the page...
are we talking jus tthe new fromm's aren't goot? I have a couple of old Red Head's to restore and from talking to people that also have them already shaving they are great shavers. just curious if it is a production thing. anybody know off hand what years the red heads were produced? (I have one that is not marked from but marked as being from new jersey I think, spike point but still made in germany I think it says. has a ladys head in between red and head).
Red
Yes Red the older Fromm razors are good shavers....
I have only honed one of the newer Fromm's so far, It was a little harder to hone than some razors, but it did take an edge, and according to the owner, is holding it quite well.... However at that price point, there are plenty of high quality razors to be had in the classifieds and from our "Kit" vendors.....
Man, I'm glad that this site exists. I already got burned on the venus, now I was thinking bout the fromm. I think I'll pass, and wait for something I can afford on the classified. Thanks.
Dare I say it, ebay?
You could always have a punt at something like this Torrey from one of the members on here.
I don't know the seller personally but from what I gather and from messages I've had he's a good egg and his razors will certainly be shave ready.
From my experiences and the info I found here, going cheap just sin't an option. Good razors often cost good money, but you only need to buy it once. If oyu are lucky, flea markets can have decent blades for under $20.00 I picked up my first useable razor the other day for $12. I own two others and a dang Kreagar (which I am using as a utility knife). They would be useable if I sent them to a professional honer. There are several honers as well in the classifieds. Best bet: the people here. Everyone is interested in a good shave, so they can steer you in the right direction.
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Originally Posted by bigbassman83
The Venus is in the same catagory as the Fromm, they can be made to shave, not my first or even second choice as a razor, and again at that price point why bother....