Another new guy from Texas

[Scorpio]

Hello everyone. My name is Rafael. I have been Wet shaving with a DE for a while now and I believe I am going to make the transition to straights. So to the point, I am looking for advice on a good starter razor. After reading and researching I am leaning towards a round point. I just like the looks. I am still reading and learning so I can get the proper set up, strop and honing equipment. I am also leaning towards a stainless steel blade since I have read that they are easier to keep and keep the edge longer. This will give me time to develop my stroping and honing skills with another used blade. Any help will be greatly appreciated. You guys have a very friendly atmosphere much like B&B where I am a regular. Thanks for the wealth of information.

Raf

[xman]

Anything we can do to help your transition, let us know.

X

[Joe Chandler]

Welcome aboard.

[wvbias]

Welcome to the forum.

I would advise that you contact forum member Tony Miller.
From this guy you can get a complete starter kit.
www.thewellshavedgentleman.com

Now the razors that he sells are carbon steel and
not stainless but I do believe that you will be satisfied.

For vintage razors check out these sites.

http://www.shop.writerferret.com/ This is Joe Chandlers
site and he has vintage razors for sale.

Also www.billysblades.com This is Bill Ellis aka urleebird.
he alsoasells vintage razors.

Or one more is Mr. Lynn Abrams email him at adjustme69@yahoo.com

I hopes this helps you a little.


Terry

[Scorpio]

Thank you for the responses. I have been visiting those sites today. I may have to thin my herd of DE's to finance my straights!!

Raf

[rtaylor61]

Raf,

Glad to see you drop in! Welcome to the club!

RT

[Scorpio]

Raf,

Glad to see you drop in! Welcome to the club!

RT

Thanks Bud. I knew it was going to happen sooner or later so I figure sooner. Looking forward to picking your brain every now and then since I have much to learn.

Raf

[steve]

Welcome!

I will second the referral to www.thewellshavedgentleman.com

I just ordered a razor and 4 sided paddle strop from Mr. Tony Miller of that site. It's on its way as I type but I can tell you that from my PM's with Tony, you'll get good, solid advice and he'll send you in the right direction. Not to mention, that he is just a class act as a professional. His razor is pre-honed so its shave ready right out of the box. He can give good advice on the maintenance (stropping, honing) of the razor too.

And if you want shave soap or shaving cream soap, I can't recommend more highly Churley (a member here). You can see her post in the Vendor's thread marked "Colleen's soap" or email her at: thegentlemensquarter@verizon.net Her stuff is simply awesome.

At any rate, the people here are great. Their collective knowledge and experience is priceless. Enjoy the new addiction!

[FiReSTaRT]

Welcome aboard Rafael. A bonus to liking the appearance of round points is that they are a bit safer to start with. They're also less pricey in general so you're ahead of the curve. Read the help files, browse the forums and you always have people to answer any questions you might have.

[Scorpio]

I just wanted to thank you guys for your assistance. As of today I am waiting for a couple of shave ready razors, one from Joe and another from XChris and a strop. I also bought a cheap one of Ebay to practice honing. I will post after first shave experience. Again, thanks.


Raf