newbe question used?

hi i am new to straight shaving and dont know about the diferent blades
i looked on ebay and liked some of the older blades but dont know if they would work
here is one i liked
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
but maybe i should just buy a new one
i bought a brush and shaving soap form this lady a year ago and the soap will last me a lifetime i think'here is her link
http://sweetlifefarm.com/
just becuase i fell for her soap but i am still using a bic so i want to start using a straight razor any suggestions will help
also if there is any help with travel tips i would love it
thanks
robert

Robert,
There are some beautiful razors available on e-bay, however, most will require substantial restoration before they are ready to shave. The Wonderedge you are looking at will likely sell in the neighborhood of $200 if recent experience is any indication...after that it will still need to be honed before it is shave ready.

As far a purchasing new...most of these require honing prior to use as well. My suggestion is to start with a shave ready razor from one of the members here on SRP, check out the buy/sell/trade forum. If one of the members here says it's shave ready, it almost assuredly is (otherwise they'd receive a load of grief that they'd never live down :rolleyes: ).

Anyway, good luck and keep posting questions. We're here to help.

Ed

Robert,

Welcome to the forum.

I agree with ForestryProf on buying a razor from ebay.
Do check out this razor from the Buy/Sell/Trade
http://straightrazorpalace.com/compo...per/Itemid,33/


Or checkout the web site of this guy...
http://www.shop.writerferret.com/ This is forum member Joe Chandler.


Terry

and cant find
and wonder what size would be best
5/8 7/8 ect
thanks
robert

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Originally Posted by seaweed167

and cant find
and wonder what size would be best
5/8 7/8 ect
thanks
robert

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On the one you couldn't find, go to Buy/Sell/Trade
Look for Red Robin 5/8 for sale.

As far as what size? I would say for your first razor
either a 5/8 or 6/8.


Terry

I agree with Terry 5/8 or 6/8 is a good size to start with.:cool: