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First straight razor
Okay so, I've been shopping around on SRD for a straight razor wet shaving kit.
Now there's a couple of blades that have really appealed to me;
-Dovo astrale ebony, carbon steel half hollow
-Dovo ebony silver steel, full hollow
-Dovo Prima Klan, carbon steel extra hollow
All blades are 5/8.
What would you reccomend for a first timer? I'm leaning towards the extra hollow Prima but I'm a bit concerned how difficult it will be to use, being an extra hollow. Also I like the Dovo ebony stainless steel, but I'm more inclined towards a carbon blade from what I have read. I think I want a full hollow over half hollow, as I'm sure I'll be wanting to upgrade to full hollow in the future anyway.
Any reccomendations?
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I have a very hollow 5/8 Burrell Top Flight and I LOVE the sound it makes. It also has excellent tactile response, you can almost hear and feel each hair being cut. I think it's actually a very good profile for a beginner...
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From what I've read, I think for a first razor you'd be better off with a full hollow & not the extra. You may enjoy the slightly heavier half-hollow. As for material, stainless is a little more forgiving when it comes to preventing corrosion/acid etching from fingerprints. It can still happen, but not as quickly as on a carbon blade.
Hope that helped?
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The hollow will give you more feedback which may be helpful however in the end they are all quality pieces and you should get the one you like the most.
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That last one is actually Prima Klang, but all three, with a round nose, are fine razors for a discerning beginner. Everyone has an opinion on hollow grinds, but my opinion is that one is not better than another for a beginner. If you like the asthetics equally, maybe go with the half hollow which shouldn't dissapoint you regardless of where your interests develop.
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Thanks for the replies everyone. I've decided on the ebony full hollow stainless. It seems like a good mid way and it aesthetically appeals to me allot. I decided on stainless so that I hopefully get more shaving time and practice out of it before I have to send it away for a hone, or risk ruining it trying to hone myself. But I think my next razor will be the Prima Klang, after I'm used to straight shaving.
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Welli just ordered. The Dovo ebony silver still model, in 5/8. Had a last second change of mind.
So I ordered all this:
-dovo ebony silver steel razor
-Straight razor designs silver tip Brush #1
-Col. Ichabod conk shaving mug
-3" black latigo strop
-SRD shaving soap, west indies bay
-Styptic pencil
-brush stand
-Lynn Abrams DVD on straight shaving
-Razorock XXX shaving cream soap
-razorock handmade after shave wax
So I think I'm set to go :D can't wait, should be the best 21st birthday present to myself, ever, considering I'll only have one 21st...
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