Thread: Beginner looking for cheapest usable SR

Originally Posted by Alltracturbo

I have never used a straight razor and don't know if I will continue to in the future, but I wan't to give it a try. I like knives and enjoy sharpening them. I actually thought of getting a straight razor because I want to learn to sharpen it. I have brought some kitchen and pocket knives to a mirror finish that are shaving sharp.

I might actually like shaving with it and decide to continue, so instead of buying a $3 SR off ebay, I figured I would ask here to find some recommendations on the cheapest SR that I will be able to use and will hold an edge.

I don't know anything about the size of the blade or types of grinds yet. I was just hoping someone could recommend something that I could start with for now and i'll get into all that later. I have skimmed over the begginer guides stickied here and I will read them completely before attempting to use the SR.

I'm on a very tight budget and wan't to spend as little as possible. This is just going to be my first razor and I don't wan't to have to worry about messing it up sharpening it.

I just wan't it to hold an edge and be usable. It doesn't have to be new. An old SR would probably be better if they are higher quality, but in my price range. A used SR being sold here on the forums would be fine as long as it doesn't need any more work than honing since I only have 15, 5, and 0.3 micron lapping paper from 3M to work with.

Thanks for any help.

OK I think the guys are reading into your post what is not really there...

They think you are a beginner shaver, and you are not.... correct???

You want to mess with an edge and might not ever even shave the razor.. which puts you out of what everyone here is trying to help you with...

Just understand that what you are attempting to do is out of the norm which is why everyone is trying to steer you down the "right" path to shaving nirvana...

If you just want a blade to practice sharpening with just about any Vintage razor off e-bay will do, I would recommend one made in the USA and a hollow grind this will serve you purpose well...