Opinions & Other Recommendations Regarding Starter Kit(s)
Hi,
I'm looking to start shaving with a straight razor (as a complete beginner.) I have my reasons. One of which is, I tend to get ingrown hairs around my neck when shaving with a multi blade razor and was recommended that shaving with a single blade razor reduces the likelyhood of this due to the cut only being made with one blade as opposed to pulled with one or two and then cut with the third or fourth (or even fifth :td,) causing the hair to retreat below skin level. I've noticed that shaving with a new blade dramatically reduces any ingrown hairs so thought I may as well go the full hog with single blade shaving.
Plus, I like the nostalgic factor behind the idea of straight shaving.
Anyway, to my point. I've been reading and reading about straight shaving and have gathered a lot of very useful information into the do's & don'ts of straight razor shaving. This site seems like a goldmine of information and I've also trawled the web, using my very productive time in work to read THIS pdf. :p
I've looked through razors and starting kits intently and have come across the below product. I realise that (Steve, I think :rolleyes:) Is a member on here and is very highly respected by a lot of members.
The site appears to be down at the moment so I can't link the complete set I've been looking at. I will as soon as it's available again. But it's these items Shave kits & Accs. (Kit 1 "The Traditional")
With the invisble edge straight razor included.
What I'd like to know is:-
Will this razor be as maticulously honed as can be expected from such a reputable dealer?
Are there any other items you would suggest I add as a beginner?
Do you have any other recommendations?
& Any help, tips, advice & sources of information you believe may be valuable to me as a beginner?
Many Thanks for Reading,
Chris