Thread: Hello I'm new and need help

What about the Dove 5/8 pearlex in stainless? BobH do you have a website for yours?

Sorry don't own any Dovos either. If you are asking where I got my used stainless razors from, one was from ebay and the other from the classifieds here.

Bob

Originally Posted by KFrei

The main reason I've been thinking stainless is rust concerns... I live in a very dry climate though... there in lies another question? now i feel like the village dunce. If carbon is the way to go how do we feel about the Thiers-Issard "Super Gnome"? And where could i buy it pre honed so its ready to use? Thanks again!

First, if you use it regularly and let it dry not in the bathroom, then rust is not an issue.
Since approximately 1 year, TI come shave ready from the factory. You just need to strop them.

If you take a minute and dry your razor after use and even wipe a drop of mineral oil on the blade, the carbon steel razors will probably not rust in your lifetime. Do not hesitate to purchase a new razor from any of the great commercial sponsors on this forum.
John

Here's another option - if there is a mentor or senior member in your area, they might let you use some of theirs to see which suits you before you purchase.

Face face learning of this sport is worth its weight in gold.

You might like to edit your profile and show where you live, so we can help you more.

And If you are truly on a budget budget, I sugest whippeddog.com, you can get a sight unseen for like $25 but it will not be a looker at all but it will be a razer to shave with.

Originally Posted by KFrei

What about the Dove 5/8 pearlex in stainless? BobH do you have a website for yours?

I've been shaving with the dovo MOP SS lately. I think it shares the same blade with the pearlex. Shaves very nicely. I can't tell any difference between carbon and stainless as far as shaving/honing qualities.

Michael

Thanks to Every one I Have ended up purchasing a TI super gnome that is carbon steel. I spent every free second I could doing research, and feel like i have mad a good choice... I hope I am right. thanks again for all your replies

The super gnome is a great blade, good choice congratulations.
Strop it ....

Great choice!

Just remember not to mess with it when it arrives. If its shave ready then the next thing it touches should be facial hair.

Michael