Thread: Would like some input from those who know...

Just pulled the trigger on the spike point with premium I strop.


Here's to the tip of the iceberg!

you wont be disappointed as long as you allow yourself a reasonable bit of leeway. Sometimes when somebody doesn't get the best shave of their life after dropping 150 bucks for a razor set up they scrap the whole thing and move on. take it all in, go slow, read up TONS on the wiki and newbies corner posts, paying special attention to Lynn's tips for your first shaving experiences, and have fun with it. It's ok if you don't get a BBS shave the first time, and don't beat yourself up if you get a nick in your face or your strop. You'll catch it bit by bit and you will be so happy that you decided to walk the "straight" an narrow path of shaving. Good luck my friend, all the best.

I've pretty much been reading and watching videos every day for about the past 5 months or so haha. But thanks for all the kind words and helping advice.

Keep us posted on the progress. Go slowly, use no pressure, keep blade angle under 30 degrees, and shave for comfort - the BBS shaves will appear on their own.

Originally Posted by m0perale

Just pulled the trigger on the spike point with premium I strop.


Here's to the tip of the iceberg!

Soon you'll be scouring the classifieds for that elusive wedge. Then after that you'll still be scouring the classfieds for the next razor you just can't live without. And then, you'll just be looking for deals.

Originally Posted by Leighton

So glad this didn't turn into a SS v. Carbon debate. :P

Sorry, I can't resist. My first razor, from 29 years ago, is a stainless Dovo #41 Fritz Bracht. I never liked it and I'll never have another stainless. IMO it just doesn't get as sharp or hold an edge like carbon. My opinion and now I'll shut up.