Thread: Beginners Tips: February 2012

So as many know I look for trends in the posts each month and try and address them in these monthly tips..

This month I am going to talk about YMMV or the Infamous Personal opinion.

Many people when they start want answers, they read the info on SRP and other forums then target the questions that have no real answer..

These are the most common ones

What is the best razor for a beginner
What is the best hone "
What is the best Soap "
What is the best Strop
Best is the common word here
Then our Newb gets smarter and realizes that there are no answers for these so we see the next round of questions

These are more directed such as
Glycerin soap -vs- Hard Milled soap
Full Hollow -vs- Wedge
Boar -vs- Badger
Synthetic -vs- Natural
The -VS- is the operative part here


We then see even more direction

Do I need the Linen before Leather
How many laps of each
Do I need a finisher above my 8k
Which is the best


All these questions have one thing in common that everyone who embraces this hobby needs to realize, all the answers you are going to get are simply each persons opinion there are very few actual "Facts" available... One thing I have learned that is a fact in this hobby is most every time I think I have something absolutely figured out, just give me 6 months and I will find an exception..

The best part of this hobby is the exploration and experimentation, ask all the questions, read all the answers, then go check for yourself to form your own opinion..

Just some things I noticed this past month, as always if any of the other Senior Members have some more opinions please feel free to voice them.. We are after all here to help each other.