Thread: Blade Advice

Hey guys, wondering if someone could give me some advice on a straight edge I could buy. Carbon fiber or stainless steel? Round our square point?

Thanks.

If you wear a beard I would say go for a Spike, Spanish, or French point. If you shave full face I would go with a 6/8 round point up to 8/8.

Then again....that Boker Celebrated just haunts me!!!!

http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecent...ges/140505.jpg

Id stay away from the carbon fiber blade and stick to either the carbon steel or the stainless. But then again thats just me.

Originally Posted by Bladerunner

If you wear a beard I would say go for a Spike, Spanish, or French point. If you shave full face I would go with a 6/8 round point up to 8/8.

Then again....that Boker Celebrated just haunts me!!!!

http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecent...ges/140505.jpg

Wow! that sure is a beauty!

I have been straight shaving only since Nov., but one thing I learned is that it is better to stay away from a full hollow ground (thinner blade) when starting out because the razor will pull more than others. IMO this will make it harder to get the technique down. For me, I wish I had started on a heavier blade, because it takes a while to get the hang of it. I would also recommend a round point.

Originally Posted by Zeus

I have been straight shaving only since Nov., but one thing I learned is that it is better to stay away from a full hollow ground (thinner blade) when starting out because the razor will pull more than others. IMO this will make it harder to get the technique down. For me, I wish I had started on a heavier blade, because it takes a while to get the hang of it. I would also recommend a round point.

Urban Myth. Its all in where the rubber meets the road. Comfort is key.

Bladerunner or Nun2sharp,

Have either of you heard any feedback about this razor, any thoughts, just looking at it because it is a cheaper Dovo.

DOVO Best Quality Straight Razor – 5/8

thanks for the feedback.

Can not go wrong with a Dovo. Period. Buy one prehoned by one of the members here. SAFE!

Originally Posted by Bladerunner

Urban Myth. Its all in where the rubber meets the road. Comfort is key.

What is a myth? About the thinner blade pulling more? Not a myth for me. I have a Dovo(Col. Conk) that seems to be a heavier blade and it doesn't pull as much. I have seen recent threads where others have said the same. I must admit, though, I am no expert, just saying what I have experienced so far.

Originally Posted by Bladerunner

Can not go wrong with a Dovo. Period. Buy one prehoned by one of the members here. SAFE!

Absolutely true! I have 4 Dovos from the low end to the other, all of them are great shavers.