Thread: hi I'm new here! Got some questions...

So I've started shaving with a disposable razor its kinda like the magic disposable razor. I've been doing ok, just have had a couple of nicks here and there but its cause of my not stretchin the skin right. Plus when I would go against the grain with my mach 3 I would still have tons of nicks, IF i didnt let me hair get a little long (like a week of no shaving). But my question to everyone here is mostly what razor would you recommend for a newbie like me if I decided to take the plunge into getting a real straight razor. I'm not lookin to spend to much, maybe like $80-100 for a razor. Unless you recommend something that is good and cheaper (no arguments to that lol). I'm assuming that I would need a "shave-ready" razor or a pre-sharpened right? If I'm wrong please let me know. Also is the "real" straight razor more forgiving than the disposable if you dont get exactly the 30 degree angle?

I think a straight razor is less forgiving. When you get a chance read over the WIKI section on this forum. It's full of great info on straight razors, which are good, which are bad. What you would need to start up, the whole 9 yards. That'll give you a good feel for what your getting into. Dovo makes a good razor, 5/8th carbon steel. You can also check out the classifed section here and look for some good deals. Welcome.....

Oh yeah of course I have to get the leather strop and everything else...I was just more interested in a recommendation on a razor. thank you

You have already received good advice. There are a zillion threads with similar issues in this section and the wiki is also pretty good. Look at the sticky posts too. Besides a sharp razor, skin preparation, a well made lather and good technique are important to get a great shave. Shaving is more than just cutting hair.

Al raz.

Welcome to SRP. There are some great deals on str8s in the classifieds. I assume you have a brush and soap, but do you have a strop?

I've never shaved with a disposable str8, but I've read here that they are less forgiving than regular str8s.

I've read about the 30 degree angle and also that the spine should be 2 spine-widths off your cheek. I'd guess that my blade angle is more in the 15-20 degree range.

Enjoy your shaves.

Dave

Ok that is some good tips there for the disposable. I'm looking at the classifieds as we speak, its just that I'm not so sure if I want to get a previously used razor. I was going to go to this store The Art of Shaving because there is one here in Atlanta. I'm assuming maybe some of the blades there should be good...and they may have some other ones in the store. But Thanks to the wiki I know what to stay away from when I go.

The Art of Shaving partners with Thiers Issard, a reputed French manufacturer of razors. I have several Thiers Issard razors and they are among my favorites. I do not think that they would have others there, although they used to sell Dovo. Buying online works well too if you know where to buy. In general vendors that sponsor this forum are excellent.

Al raz.

I forgot to mention, be prepared to unload between $135 and $260 for a razor at The Art of Shaving store.

Al raz.

Wow I've gotten most of my questions answered in less than 30min of posting...i have nothing else to say but wow lol...

Hi welcome to SRP. Here is a good deal on a new razor. Check the box for the honing option for the extra $20. You are still within your budget and Dovo is a good company.

If you go to the brick & mortar store near you I doubt if they will have a truly shave ready razor.

Do some homework before you do anything. Go to the newbies forum and read through the various topics. A lot of good advice in all of these forums and good instructional videos here.