Newbie to everything

**Jayjay1987** · 10-07-2012, 01:42 AM

Hi there I'm new to the way of the straight razor been looking it up for a good few weeks now and now have chosse to start using them is there any tips and don'ts and dos that people that would like to advice me on I'm going for a str wive one time use blades and a ally body good or bad ? .?

**Hirlau** · 10-07-2012, 02:05 AM

Welcome Jay,
I have no idea what you said in your last line, but start with the "Library" section above & the "Advance " search button on above right, put in key words that interest you. There is a wealth of knowledge there.

Enjoy the ride Jay.

**Kippo** · 10-07-2012, 02:34 AM

Best advice.

Don't give up. Start by shaving only a small part of your face. As you get more comfortable do more sections. There is a steep learning curve. I thought for a while that I would never get it. I did eventually though.

Keep in mind you WILL cut yourself. I too have a small scar from my learning days. I think everyone here does. Keep at it, and slowly it will become natural to you. All good things take time.

(PS: Your last line is illegible)

**SirStropalot** · 10-07-2012, 03:31 AM

Hi Jayjay,

Welcome to SRP!! Some good advice above. As Hirlau said, the Library (wiki) is an excellent place to start, here's a link to it. Straight Razor Place Wiki - Straight Razor Place Wiki Also the FAQ page is quite helpful Frequently Asked Questions - Straight Razor Place Wiki

I think in your last sentence you've chosen to go with an aluminum frame no sharpen straight razor with replaceable blades. I've never used one, but I know a lot here have. I've also read that they can be quite unforgiving and are extremely sharp and much less forgiving than a regular straight razor. Very easy to cut and nick yourself with one of them, but as you'll find out, as we all have, it's pretty easy to cut or nick yourself with a regular straight also. But I believe the replaceable blade razors are a little harder to use than a regular straight. If you think you're going to stick with a straight razor, I'd recommend a regular. Good Luck, and after reading some of the articles, if you have questions there's always someone ready to help!! Enjoy the forum, and again, Welcome!!

Best Regards
Howard

**nun2sharp** · 10-07-2012, 03:42 AM

Best advice I can give you at this point would be to buy a good kit, it doernt have to be expensive, but it does have to be quality. If I were you I would either get a new Dovo or Theirs Issard, if new is too much, buy from the classified here at SRP. Be sure it is shave ready or be prepare to get it professionally honed. You will need the following to start:
Shave ready razor, quality strop, brush, soap. In time a barbers hone.

**pinklather** · 10-07-2012, 04:10 AM

JJ, I can only guess you were typing on a phone - last line falls apart.

When you start, its easy to get overwhelmed by all the intricacies some of us get into. For now, only 3 things count, other than getting a sound, shave ready razor, brush, strop, good soap or cream. 1) the shave itself - the link on the home page is as good as it gets. First straight razor shave - Straight Razor Place Wiki 2) Beard prep/making lather How To Build And Apply Traditional Shaving Lather - YouTube

**Trox** · 10-07-2012, 04:20 AM

Still new to using a straight razor myself and the best advice I can give is to read the Library section fully, and then read it again, and then Google any question you might have which will usually lead you directly back to here with some great answers. I would also YouTube and watch any video you can find made my Lynn Abrams and Gssixgun, both highly respected members of this community who gives out great advice (there are others here that have made great videos just those 2 are the ones I can recall off the top of my head).

Also take the time to read through these forums and don't be afraid to ask any questions (do try to search some first also) you might have no matter how silly you might think it is; it could be that one little thing that could end up being the difference between a great experience or a really bad one. Also I would advice that on your first few shaves that you make sure you have plenty of time to take it slow and easy; if you try to rush through it you are probably going to hack yourself up pretty good, one thing I've learned is that straight razors are not forgiving of mistakes.

**Jayjay1987** · 10-07-2012, 11:57 AM

Thank you all and I made Sean's of it and so did my friends but that's fine I will look in to kits and see what it comes up wive I will say so far very good advice have a good day foks

**carlmaloschneider** · 10-08-2012, 08:19 AM

I understood your last line perfectly, I think. I translate it as "going for a straight with one time use blades and an aluminium body good or bad?"

I'd highly recommend a 'real' straight, but admit I've never used one with replaceable blades. I won't say good or bad, as that's a personal preference thing :-)

I hope you have a great time :-)

Carl

[EDIT] Oh, just noticed Sir Stropalot said that...

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