Thread: Newbie Help - Same Question, Different Day

Here's the way I see it: buy a 'real' straight razor; even if you end up not liking it, it's a good heirloom you can keep in the family-- maybe one day a child or grandchild will want to give it a try. I've never heard of a shavette passed down for three generations. Plus, let's be honest, whipping out a shavette when your friends come over to the house, doesn't have the same impact as a real live cut-throat razor (notice the use of British terminology for dramatic effect).

So, now the question is whether you want an instant classic (vintage), or a future one (new production). I love my new Dovo, but there's also something undeniabley cool about shaving with a century(ies)-old razor.

Short answer: if you're anything like the rest of us, you'll end up with multiple of each. So, stop worrying, find a razor that suits your tastes, buy it, and enjoy the ride.