Chosing a razor.

**Speakeasy** · 06-01-2009, 01:05 AM

Hey guys, I'm about to enter the world of cut throat shaving and need some advice about the two blades I'm considering to buy. They're both 6/8'' Dovo's but one is 1/2 hollow ground and the other is full. Any other suggestions are appreciated, I'm planning to buy a SR set to start off.

1/2 hollow:Vintage*Blades*LLC*::*Dovo...
Full:Vintage Blades, Dovo

**Alraz** · 06-01-2009, 01:21 AM

Any of these razors should fit the bill. I personally like the 1/2 ground better but as I say, this is a matter of personal preference. Only make sure that they the whatever you buy is in shave ready condition. I think the link at the bottom for a 5/8 though but probably also available in 6/8. Happy shaving.

Al raz.

**Don** · 06-01-2009, 01:25 AM

I would recommend the full hollow. More feedback for a noobie.

**sbrouwers** · 06-01-2009, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by Don

I would recommend the full hollow. More feedback for a noobie.

+1 Full hollow is a good first blade then get the 1/2 for you second

**jbcohen** · 06-01-2009, 01:46 AM

Staying out, letting more knowledgeable folks answer the questions.

**fritz** · 06-01-2009, 02:54 AM

Originally Posted by sbrouwers

+1 Full hollow is a good first blade then get the 1/2 for you second

My vote also. I'm also partial to 6/8 and round points, as both of these are.

Your first shaves should concentrate on technique, and getting a comfortable DFS by going mostly WTG first, then a little XTG; and the full hollow somehow seems to make this easier. After MUCH experience, you may want to get BBS, which will often require ATG in some areas. The 1/2 or 1/4 hollow razor will be stiffer, and easier to go ATG without jumping. It's usually easier to control a stiffer razor around the nose and upper lip corners, especially when going ATG.

**gugi** · 06-01-2009, 02:58 AM

welcome to srp

i'd go with the full hollow - it's a stiff full hollow anyways
many people though find stiffer edges to make the learning curve shallower, but more feedback helps developing good technique.
either one would work fine.

**Speakeasy** · 06-01-2009, 08:09 PM

Awesome, thanks guys.

**Joeman** · 06-01-2009, 08:21 PM

Great advice from some very knowledgeable folks, one question, do you have a strop? If not, you may look into purchasing one of those as well as you will need it after your first shave.

Enjoy,

Joe

**Joeman** · 06-01-2009, 09:07 PM

Very nice. I believe you will be very happy with the product and service at SRD. Just a thought, you might look at finding a "used" strop as when starting out most folks, including myself, nick the strop while learning..I still do

Your SRD strop is top notch. You can find some on the classifieds for a very fair price. Again, just a suggestion.

Enjoy

Joe

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