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

Mukan, I'd say the guys are telling you right. Strop/razor/brush can be had complete for under $100, and the shaves from the lower cost replaceable blade straights aren't as easy to get used to. Whipped Dog & other places can have you comfortably under $75 for those items. If you hit snags, PM me for help. Part of the name Pinklather was from trying a fake st8.

Or you could try finding someone in your region who is willing to show you a few things about shaving with a SR and loan you one for a while? I've tried a few of Whipped Dog's razors and was happy with them, they have since gone to other people who wanted to find out if straight razor shaving was something they liked. Enjoy your journey!

Thanks for all the responses! I'm currently on my way to acquiring one through whippeddog.com. Thank you all very much for helping a newbie. THANKS!!!

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.

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!