Thread: Going to try a straight razor.

I have been reading some here and other sites online. I want to try it and I am sure I will like it. I have had familiy ask why I want to do it since its sooo dangerous (this is what they think anyway) and I say "Well I don't know exactly. There is just something about that intrigues me."

I recently started shaving my whole head also and hoped to get good enought to staright my nog. I have read here that some are against it and few do it.

I also found out that both of my grandpas used a straight and my dad still has his dads. Maybe he can find it for me.

I plan to buy a razor from one of the guys on this site because I saw recently a bunch have been put up for sale Shave Ready.

My question is what is a good starter blade? Like size? Round or square? Brand?

I plan to buy that starter kit from Tony if I can figure out what his site is.

I just ordered some of the Dragons Blood soap from mama bear (think thats the spelling) but may get some more also to test out.

Thanks Larry

Originally Posted by pitbulls20

My question is what is a good starter blade? Like size? Round or square? Brand?

I plan to buy that starter kit from Tony if I can figure out what his site is.

Welcome to the group Larry.

I started with a 5/8 round point. Brand doesn't matter so long as it isn't Pakistani manufacture. Blades made in Sweden, Germany, France & England are all good.

Tony's site is http://www.thewellshavedgentleman.com

Larry,

Welcome. My favorite is a 6/8 or 7/8 round point. There are many brands that are good. I would try Tony Millers starter set on
http://shop.thewellshavedgentleman.com/splashPage.hg. In addition you can check the user gallery here and go to Lynn's site he has a few nice ones for sale.

Enjoy and keep in touch and let us know how it is going.

I bought a starter set from Tony to help me get going and I don't think you can go wrong with it at all. I'd recommend the paddle strop starter set over the hanging strop starter set because, if you get some pastes on it, it can perform the function of a normal strop as well as be used for refreshing a blade when it gets dull.

If you're looking for more razors, Lynn just put up a bunch for sale. Since they're coming from lynn, you can be assured they're quality product and will have a super sharp edge on them. you can check it out at this thread

As for being dangerous, well, there's nothing to fear but fear itself. The blade won't but unless you're afraid of it, so relax, take your time and I'm sure you'll be enjoying it in no time.

I was looking at one of Lynn's razors. It was the very last one he had posted but was like $70
http://straightrazorpalace.com/compo.../key,17/hit,1/

Wostenholm IXL I like the look of it. Maybe I can talk him down some

I was thinking of getting the strop from Tony but I am kinda wanting to get a razor from one of the guys on the forum. I get a nice presharpend blade and the person makes a bit of money. I will email tony and see what he suggests for a good strop.

Larry,

Welcome to the forum.

Tony is a member of the forum. I have ordered a hanging
strop and a pasted strop from him and I am very satisfied.

Lynn is definately a good guy to buy a razor from. I bought
my first straight from him, a Genco. It's an outstanding razor.

Another option is Joe Chandler another forum member.
Yuo can email him at [email protected].

And www.billysblades.com.
This is the site of Bill Ellis known as urleebird on the forum.

I have bought razor from Bill and Joe as well and as with the
razor from Lynn, excellent razors

All four of these guys will treat you right.


Terry

Originally Posted by wvbias

Larry,

Welcome to the forum.

Tony is a member of the forum. I have ordered a hanging
strop and a pasted strop from him and I am very satisfied.

Lynn is definately a good guy to buy a razor from. I bought
my first straight from him, a Genco. It's an outstanding razor.

Another option is Joe Chandler another forum member.
Yuo can email him at [email protected].

And www.billysblades.com.
This is the site of Bill Ellis known as urleebird on the forum.

I have bought razor from Bill and Joe as well and as with the
razor from Lynn, excellent razors

All four of these guys will treat you right.


Terry

Thanks, Terry. My email is actually [email protected].

Sorry about that Joe, I feel like a dork....



Terry

Originally Posted by wvbias

Sorry about that Joe, I feel like a dork....



Terry

No problem...'twas an easy fix.

Larry,
I can gladly do the sets minus the razor so you can buy from any of the fine guys mentioned here. Lynn, Bill, Joe, etc..... all have excellent razor choices in a variety of prices and of course all are shave ready just like mine.

Tony