Thread: Need help picking out first razor

Welcome to the site.

Like the others have said buy from a reputable dealer who backs up his mdse. Our vendors and classifieds are good places to look.

The main thing is to buy a quality piece more that a specific size or grind. There is no such thing as a beginners razor though we recommend a middle of the road to begin with meaning 5/8s or 6/8s, round point, hollow grind.

I would also add that you don't look to spend too much when getting a first razor. Aim for something not more than £100 (GBP) which is roughly $160 in US dollars. It's easy to go for the best looking razor straight away, but remember you will want to learn to hone it and that can mean possibly dulling the edge a few times (as I found out!). Hence why I would suggest getting something from the classifieds.

Originally Posted by xplodngKeys

If you botch the honing is it just a case of having to do the job twice or are you damaging the razor?

Keys,

Boy, now that's one of those questions that was made famous by the statement of "that depends on what the definition of is, is.). Answer, either or. You can damage your razor with improper pressure, stroke, exuberance in the honing, but usually all but the most "botch"ed can be repaired to a state of shaveability. With some experience and a more pragmatic approach to honing, it's a do over, but most probably a do over of setting the bevel which was not set correctly to start with. Honing takes some time and time on the hones to become proficient. Good Shaving and a Great Straight Razor Experience!!

Regards,

Howard