hi folks,
i,m de shaving a while & i,m interested in trying a straight just 1 or 2 questions 5/8 or 6/8 carbon or steel strop & hone euro is doing well against sterling so time to strike while the iron is hot thanks in advance
tommy
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hi folks,
i,m de shaving a while & i,m interested in trying a straight just 1 or 2 questions 5/8 or 6/8 carbon or steel strop & hone euro is doing well against sterling so time to strike while the iron is hot thanks in advance
tommy
Welcome!
did you have those 2 questions? or am i missing something?
here's the answer, if i read the question properly.
I would suggest you get
5/8 or 6/8 carbon or stainless steel razor, strop & you don't need hone right away
:)
thanks for clearing that up gugi haha
wow i thought that was a statement of some kind :rofl2: ok now that thats cleared up i like a 6/8 over a 5/8 because it holds more soap and i like the carbon because its old fashioned and easier to hone but it all comes down to personal preferance:gl: welcome to srp cooltide glad to have you on board
thanks jszabo i'll have a gander around flea bay for a carbon 5/8 dovo
Blade width is a personal thing. I prefer "smaller" blades because I can move them easier around my goatee. I do not think that there is a big difference between 5/8 and 6/8 and I have read that if the steel is stiff, there is virtually no difference. I also have a limited number of blades. Most people recommend the size they own but not many have the same razor in both sizes... ;-) Carbon or stainless only matter if you hone your razors. Finally, the classified section is a good place to buy shave ready razors in all sizes.
Al raz.
Try them both then you decide which feels right for you. That's the great thing about straight shaving: It's all up to you and what you like.If you decide to stay with straight shaving there is going to be a lot of trial and error. Your the boss: Do what feels comfortable to you.Thats part of the great world of straight shaving. You're gonna have a blast and WELCOME ABOARD.;)
Welcome Cooltide! Have fun!
Maarten
Welcome to straight shaving.