Thread: Jimps for newbies?

Dry hands preclude the necessity of jimps IMO, they do look good and add reassurance to the novice. BTW why a "death grip"? Please read Jimmys sig line next chance you get.

I do like jimps, &, since Jimmy mentioned them, thumb notches! I don't think they're essential for a newcomer. I had razors with them, & without when it was new to me, & never had a slipping issue with any. Keep the lather off the shaving hand & it'll be ok!

Why have jimps when you can have big rubber grips!?

Unless it was stainless i'd be paranoid about water getting in there. I get razors wet.

Originally Posted by ben.mid

Unless it was stainless i'd be paranoid about water getting in there. I get razors wet.

I haven't had any problems so far [crosses fingers].

Originally Posted by Oglethorpe

Why have jimps when you can have big rubber grips!?

Yes kids, practice safe shex!

I think jimps for a newbie is one of these nice, but not critical things.

Being a newbie - I think thumb notches should be out until you learn to strop well - it is a fast way to either drop your blade on the floor while stropping or cut your strop as there is a bit less to hold.

I think jimps are nice but not necessary - any standard straight that has a good neck (if that is the right termininology) will work well and allow for a balanced hold.

I also think shoulderd blades versus shoulderless are best when beginning and learning to hold a straight proper.

This is strictly speaking from my own experience and each person has learned differently on different blades with or without success. thats my disclaimer

andy

I don't have a ton of shaving experience, but I started with an unjimped, shoulderless Wosty. It worked out fine, but at first I had trouble with sliding down the shoulder grind... even with dry hands, I think jimps would be a big help...and a shoulder.

I'd say I wouldn't advise them as a must, but they certainly might be a deciding factor between two equally priced decent razors.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Dry hands preclude the necessity of jimps IMO, they do look good and add reassurance to the novice. BTW why a "death grip"? Please read Jimmys sig line next chance you get.

There was a lot of adrenaline that first shave. Things are more relaxed now so I still like jimps, but not having them hasn't been an obstacle either.

for instance with this purchase I made just moments ago!http://rurl.org/1sko

Beautiful new razor you've got there!