Originally Posted by
joepa150
I was thinking about getting a straight razor to try. I was thinking of either getting a 5/8 or 6/8 Dovo for about $80-85 plus a strop for about $25 totaling a little over $100. The other option would be to get a unseen razor from the whipped dog (either the unseen with defects or blemishes or the non blemished one) and a strop. So I am looking around $51-65 range.
If I go the whipped dog route, I would probably buy another nicer looking razor if I decide that I like straight shaving. I almost feel like the whipped dog option is like renting a house for awhile and then ending up buying it. The whole time you are renting it is kind of a waste of money BUT it gives you the opportunity to see if you like the house/razor.
If I go the Dovo route even though it isn't super fancy, it is nice enough looking that I will not buy a nicer straight razor for some time.