1st razor what to buy

**Rolex1979** · 12-29-2009, 06:49 PM

This is my 1st post been lurking for awhile this is a great forum wanting to crossover to a srt8 I really want a stainless srt8 what the most economical model of new razor thanks

**nun2sharp** · 12-29-2009, 06:54 PM

I would check with SRD if you want a new one and see whats available. But you may also want to check the classifieds here @SRP, you never know what you might find. Welcome to SRP.

**livingontheedge** · 12-29-2009, 06:56 PM

The gold dollar razor has had decent reviews and you can get one with a beginner strop from ruprazor very economically.

**SoCal** · 12-29-2009, 06:57 PM

Hey, welcome to the forum, I'm new as well, and I'll recommend some things that I'm sure most members will agree on, some will suggest getting a used, yet excellent condition straight from the classifieds on this site, as there are some reputable sellers. Or you can opt for something new, I see the Dovo Best Quality straight as a fair enough price. You can get them from several vendors, I recently got a Dovo Genuine Red Bone, from SRD, and I am satisfied with it. Make sure to get a strop, as well as a decent brush, and cream/and or soap. I'm sure others will add input as well, good luck and enjoy.

**Otto** · 12-29-2009, 06:58 PM

Check the classifieds for one of the razors on this
Good Straight Razor Brands - Straight Razor Place Wiki
list.

Also the Wiki has lots of good info.

**gugi** · 12-29-2009, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by Rolex1979

I really want a stainless srt8 what the most economical model of new razor thanks

that would be the Dovo pearlex (the model of the blade is 41).

**TexasBob** · 12-29-2009, 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by Rolex1979

I really want a stainless srt8 ...

I would not make that a priority. Too limiting. I have seen no reliable data to back this up but I suspect at least 75% of straight shavers have a non-stainless (i.e. carbon) blade as one of their primary razors.

I said 75% to pick a nice safe conservative number and wouldn't be surprised if it was actually over 90%. But still, I have no way of knowing for sure.

**jhenry** · 12-30-2009, 12:22 AM

Rolex1979 - The most economical quality new razor, in my estimation would be, as TexasBob, suggests, a carbon steel str8 razor. Some are less than $100.

If your heart is really set on a stainless steel str8 razor, however, check the Straight Razor Designs or Vintage Blades LLC websites under their Dovo links. Both have a number of stainless steel str8 razors which vary in cost. Remember, though, that the variety of str8 razors is more limited when looking for stainless rather than carbon steel.

**PhatMan** · 12-30-2009, 08:12 AM

Rolex1979,

If you are new to straights & straight razor shaving, I would buy a lower-end priced carbon steel razor such as the Dovo Best, along with a strop and importantly a practice strop.

From my experience (I hope I wasn't alone in this !! ), the first razor and strop have a bit of a hard time; stropping problems, nicks on the strops, rolled edges & dinks on the edge of the razor etc; all seem to be part of the right of passage

Best of luck !

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

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