Thread: YET ANOTHER new guy, looking for some pointers

SRP,

Thanks for all of the information and service you provide. A life-long (well... since puberty ) wet-shaver, I have been plagued with sensitive skin coupled with a tough, wiry beard. Quite the unfortunate combination. The space-aged cartridge razors have never done the trick but due to lack of time or effort or investigation or some combination of the three, I never found a another alternative until I stumbled upon this site.

So what I am looking for is an inexpensive (under $50) beginner's straight razor. I have already read all of Lynn's newbie forum posts and I am ordering the other essentials (strop, soap, etc), but I would like some pointers or the links themselves to some good deals on a quality straight. If you are in the classifieds and you have a good suggestion, please let me know and I'll take your word for it.

I appreciate the clicks!

Oggie

(for those of you who have seen Slapshot! you know the name)

I would suggest to watch the classifieds and look at the "quality" and the "shave-readiness". After that, maybe a quick post for a response from the pros and then buy it quick.

This one went up this weekend... It looks great, but I don't know anything about the brand. The fact that it's shave ready is a plus.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/2013/cat/3

This one looks good and is in my price range. From thie pictures it looks pretty clean and is advertised as shave ready.

Any experts care to offer a quick opinion before I snatch this one up?

http://straightrazorpalace.com/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/2013/cat/3

Robert Klass GERMANY 4665 etched blade bueaty - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

This one looks nice.. Any pros at SRP want to offer an opinion or advice before I snatch this one up?

I picked up this razor after a PM conversation with the seller. I'm confident that my SR experience is going to be good.

Edit: forgot the link:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/class...p?product=2013

Nice razor, at a great price, from a very well respected member. If you have any problems, you can pretty safely rule out the razor or the edge on that one!
It's nice to start with something like that, as now any changes that have to be made....you will know...they are in technique or prep.
Good luck, and enjoy it! Remember that there is a learning curve, but taking it slow means it does NOT have to be painful, and the rewards are worth it!!! (even if it can be a little humbling at first.)

Oglethorpe, welcome to the park. Enjoy the toys and all the rides.

Happy Shaving

Welcome to SRP oglethorpe,

I dont know the brand of your new razor but you bought it from a great guy that helps out newbs (like me ) a lot with honing razors.. so if he tells you its a great shaver.. its a great shaver.. just watch that spike point because it will be sharp.. earlobes don't like sharp.

Maarten

You bought from very knowledgible and helpful member.. Be careful of catching RAD, it's very contagious!!!!