Thread: Complete Newb stuck between making the jump to a full straight edge razor or

You aren't going to be sorry you did that. What did you end up getting?????

I'm getting the sight unseen set with the hones and a silvertip knotted brush from whipped dog. I'm considering getting some Scottish Heather Soap from the Razor Emporium.
Once again, Thanks for your advice!

Pm inbound Mukan

I am a newbie and you are making a good choice go with the straight razor. I do not think you will regret it at all.

Great choice. I wish I had seen the "sight unseen" deal when I was first starting out.

Originally Posted by Mukan7

So I'm basically complete new to the concept of a good shave and have been considering getting a straight edge for a while. My main problem is that I'm having trouble making the jump to get a straight edge due to the high price commitment.
....snip.... Thanks for your advice!
here's the link to the disposable that I'm considering.
....snip....

So tell us what you shave with now.

Do visit the Wiki and read the beginner
getting started pages:
Straight Razor Place Wiki - Straight Razor Place Wiki

It can be important to know what the minimum set
of moving parts is for a new hobby. You do
not want to come up short by some silly omission.

About honing... there is an option.
Honing is the most challenging bit for some
beginners as the set of hones can be expensive
and the learning curve "interesting". However
it is quite inexpensive to send a razor out
to a honemaster. A single good combo hone costs
about the same as three or four services by a
honemaster. A honemaster will have that
and perhaps a full $1000.00+ investment in
his hone kit to select from to sharpen and
finish your razor. The service is a bargain
when you consider this.

Welcome Mukan! I started off with the parker. It is very good at teaching you technique, but after about 2 weeks I couldnt wait to get a Dovo....I havent shaved with the lil bugger since!