Thread: Some general questions about razors

Hey Superlocrian! From one noob to another, Welcome. Another thing that helped me make some choices is if you google Razor Central. The wiki has a link somewhere too it, but it easier just to google it. Helped me out; hopefully it will help you out too.

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Cheapest option is to look at the classifieds and buy a shave-ready razor. If you don't like it you can sell it at a minimal loss unless you damaged the razor. Get a cheap practice strop (Tony Miller, Kenrup) and you can be in business for less than 100$.

Originally Posted by Kees

Cheapest option is to look at the classifieds and buy a shave-ready razor. If you don't like it you can sell it at a minimal loss unless you damaged the razor. Get a cheap practice strop (Tony Miller, Kenrup) and you can be in business for less than 100$.

+1 with this. I wouldn't get hung up over whether or not a razor is stainless or just carbon steel right now. You don't have enough experience yet to make an informed decision. You can get a razor from the classifieds at a very good price. It will not be a junk, or throw away, razor. Our members have reputations to protect. It will be an excellent razor at a good price. Once you get some experience and figure out what you really want, you can pursue that avenue.

If you would prefer a new razor, then contact Kenrup (a member here) or SRD (one of the owners is our founder). Both sources are great to work with and will sell you a very good razor that is shave ready. No matter where you end up purchasing your razor ensure it is truly shave ready. In some instance you might have to pay extra for the honing service. Many of our vendors sell them pre-honed and shave ready. Always ask first. If you purchase one from the classifieds the ad will state if the razor is shave ready or not. I would advise not spending $80-$100 on your first strop. You will nick it, or even put a pretty good cut in it. It comes as part of the learning process. Start with a less expensive, but still good quality, strop as your first one. Proper stropping is a skill you will need to develop in addition to the shave itself.

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Yessir, one of my favorites

I like the 5/8 Dovo Tortoise which was my first fixed straight. Good bang for the buck and it does it all well: looks good, shaves well, and takes an edge well. Its within your price range for a new one.

Most of my razors are full hollow and one is a 1/4 hollow. All shave well and feel/sound a little different, but nothing major. Starting out, stay with the 5/8 or 6/8 as they are easier to handle than the 7/8 or 8/8.

A sharpened blade, good prep, and a decent technique will cut through all hair.

Welcome to SRP and enjoy the learning curve. Although challenging, its exciting!

Pabster

Originally Posted by Superlocrian

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Do you play a Gibson? Seems to me that super locrian fans prefer a wider neck, although I don't see that the diminished 4th should make a difference. Maybe jazzy guys don't play Fenders?

Do you play a Gibson?

Actually I play a Bach Stradivarius 43LR.... Trumpet lol. I do also dabble on a Washburn classical acoustic/electric. Anyway, not to get off subject

Originally Posted by slt5103

Actually I play a Bach Stradivarius 43LR.... Trumpet lol. I do also dabble on a Washburn classical acoustic/electric. Anyway, not to get off subject

How odd, I also play trumpet and some guitar. I like telecasters personaly, but I do more comping than soloing on guitar.