Thread: Jimps for newbies?

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.