Thread: Beginner with promise

Originally Posted by suits123

A shavette requires no pressure and is much less forgiving than a real straight. Which will cause more nicks. You may transfer to a straight razor and nick yourself much less and in no time not at all.

The irritation can be helped by using an aftershave or even a moisturizer. Essentially with a straight and shavette you are putting a razor blade directly on the skin and shaving it which will cause some irritation without being properly cared for. This includes pre shaving and post shaving.

The gold may come off a little bit depending on how far down it goes. But it won't be bad. You can also use electric tape while honing to avoid this.

Thanks so much for your reply. I use both pre-oil and after shave every time when I shave so it might be the amount of pressure I use. I might want to just go to the straight razor then if it's a whole lot different than using blades.

Do yourself a favor. Get the real McCoy. There's a huge difference.

It is definitely different. It may be good to switch now. You have probably learned a lot about your face and using a bare blade. Now would probably be pretty good so you don't have to do any unlearning o a shavette for straight razors.

Originally Posted by jbtusa

Do yourself a favor. Get the real McCoy. There's a huge difference.

I'm sorry, I'm really new to this...McCoy as a brand of straight razor?

Originally Posted by frankthetank86

I'm sorry, I'm really new to this...McCoy as a brand of straight razor?

No it is just a saying. "Get the real thing" the dovo straight you are looking at will be great.

If you're honing over the gold wash, something is wrong.

I belieave he is concerned with the gold wash on the spine,you would tape such a blade.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

I belieave he is concerned with the gold wash on the spine,you would tape such a blade.

There is no gold on the spine bevel but honing the correct way & rolling the spine over the stone could certainly damage the gold if not taped.
Lucky I flip the "wrong way"

Your first razor that you hone you are going to make mistakes. [Third or fourth also!]If the gold makes you worried spend $20 less and buy one with out it.

Originally Posted by frankthetank86

I'm sorry, I'm really new to this...McCoy as a brand of straight razor?

What's happening to all the idioms I grew up with?