Quote Originally Posted by CenTech View Post
Howdy y'all.

I'm new here and asked this question in the new member introduction thread but thought I might get more traffic by posing this here.

On one of my other forums (non-shaving) I posed a question about straight razor shaving and a few people strongly suggested that instead of using a straight razor, I should just get a safety razor. I just wanted to get your thoughts. I really like the idea of using a straight razor, I guess I'm just asking if you experienced types think I would be better served by using a safety razor first, or if I should just jump in and buy a straight edge?
Welcome.

You did not tell us what you shave with now and
how long you have been shaving.

Straight razor shaving has two key parts:
  • open blade
  • wet shaving


You can start wet shaving with a minimum investment
(soap and brush) later you can select the shaver that matches your
budget, face and lifestyle.

So start wet shaving with a good shave soap and a brush.
You can use a Double Edge razor or even a tossable razor
while you learn the marvels of wet shaving and latherin'.
For some that is enough... for some it is the beginning.

The 'best' place to find a shave ready razor is the classified.
Main Index - Straight Razor Place Classifieds
You will also need a strop.

The Wiki has good beginner pages:
Straight Razor Place Wiki - Straight Razor Place Wiki