Thread: Hello from Queensland Australia + needing some advice.

G'day guys (and possibly gals?).

I'm new to the straight razor place and thought I'd introduce myself. So hello all.

So I've been a long time user of cartridge shavers *shudders* (since I was 12, now 21) and the occassional user of electric shavers as well. And each adn every time I've used either form, it has left me with razor burn and/or bumps that can last for ages, to the point where I've just gone screw it and let a beard form. I finally went to a doctor and the old fella told me to leave that crap behind and get my hands on a straight razor. So here I am. Haha.

The advice I'm mainly looking for, is where do I start looking for a decent straight razor? If anyone is a local, ie. S.E Qlder, would they be able to point me in the right direction in procurring one of these fine instruments and what to look out for? I've been looking at the Dovo range online adn they look pretty sweet, but not sure if I want to spend that much for a learner and then eventually drop it or somethign and damage the blade, which is highly likely I have been told. If not I'll cop it sweet and fork out the 125 for their cheapest one I can find.

So thanks everyone.

Hi there! Welcome to SRP. I'd say the best (or at least most inexpensive) way to start would be to check out whippeddog.com

Larry has a lot of daily workhorse shavers that, while they may not be aesthetically perfect, will give great shaves. They're cheap, but still quality learning razors. He's also got everything else you need to get started. His poor man's strop kit includes a strop and some pastes to touch up your edge when it's getting dull.

He's a standup guy, and always willing to help a new shaver out.

Make sure to ask lots of questions and read the wiki. The journey can be rough to start, but it's well worth it!

G'Day bm4506 and welcome to SRP.
It's good to see another Queenslander here.
If you are close enough to me and want to catch up I'll lend you a shave ready razor to see how you go.
Just PM me if you are interested.
Hang on and enjoy the ride.
Cheers,
Geoff

Its good to see our Aussie brothers up and running to help a mate!

bm4506, Welcome to SRP! Stick around you will meet more from the land down under, they have a very strong contingent!

Welcome, welcome!!


Yes, another SE QLDer here. There are actually quite a few of us. Havachat has made you an excellent offer that I'd take him up on if you can. Otherwise, there are places where you can procure all sorts of good stuff locally - start by taking a look in the Australian and New Zealand forum - there's a thread on where to buy things in there. There is also the Classifieds here.

Good luck.

James.

G'day there bm ,i had same dramas as you except i bought a cheap as razor (enzo) from ebay and i like the way it shaves but i also went and bought a dovo diamant $140 from ebay that hasn't arrived yet so i can't compare with my cheapo ,point is the shop from ebay au also sold dovo 6/8 best quality razors for around $85 au delivered if your after a good cheap razor i've heard there good starters.cheers Steve