Thread: Newb south of the border

Hello and welcome! Good luck on the straight razor search. And I heard they use a really sharp machete for shaving in Mexico. Is that true?
Dannyr

Originally Posted by dannyr

Hello and welcome! Good luck on the straight razor search. And I heard they use a really sharp machete for shaving in Mexico. Is that true?
Dannyr

Yes, and we use Bay Tequila aftershave! and if it hurts too much you can drink it

Welcome Idris. I used a shavette sometimes before I bought a straight. Like Kees I found it very different to a straight. It was very unforgiving and sometimes I cut myself lots even though I could not feel I was doing anything different. Perhaps I had bad technique. Anyway with the straight I find my shaving more consistent with less nicks (although I've only used it twice so far ).

Good luck with whatever you choose and keep us updated with your progress

Bienvenidos, Idris!

The Shavette can be, as Zadir said, a little unforgiving. I started with one too, and I think it's actually a good way to start. It gives you a good respect for the blade, it's crazy sharp, and punishes bad technique more than a real straight would. ...I mean that as a good thing

The classifieds here are a good place to find your first one when you are ready. You won't get cheated on the shipping from the good folks here.

I think the most common mistake I've seen with new shavers (guilty myself), and it's especially a problem on the shavette, is using too much pressure. Let the blade do the work, use short strokes. I'd say start off with shaving every 2 days and move up more if your face can handle it. With a little practice, your shaves will get closer and they'll last a little longer.

Buen Suerte!

Welcome! I find it surprising that shipping to Mexico is so expensive from the states. When I ship a razor to Canada it costs 50 cents more than if I were to ship it within the US. That said, I can see how brushes and other items can get pretty pricey to ship.

Originally Posted by Idris

Yes, and we use Bay Tequila aftershave! and if it hurts too much you can drink it

Bay Tequila, now that's a good line.

You are going to fit right in, welcome to the wonderful world of straight razors.

Thank you all for the warm welcome and advice.

I'll certainly be checking on the adds from folks here, I think it will be easy to find a good opportunity when I (and my wallet....and the wife ) decide to move to the real thing.

It's nice to be here, will stick around!