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    So I feel real good about myself as I managed to finally shave my whole face(except a little bit around my Adam's apple area)with my Persona Magic Shavette. It took me 5 shaves to do so and without any nicks. I used "Shea Moisture Shave" pre-shave oil and their shave cream( any thoughts of this brand, and any other recommendations?). Hopefully, I can round up some cash and get me a real straight shaver soon but they seem so expensive. Any suggestions on a good and not so expensive straight shaver that is not going to cost cost me $100 or more, at least while I get better at this?

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    Here's the way I see it . . . a straight razor is a means to an end. And that end is to remove hair from your face. You can spend much less than fifty dollars and get a razor that is properly honed and sharpened and it will remove hair from your face. You can buy a five hundred dollar razor and it will remove hair from your face. The difference between the former and the latter is mostly bells and whistles. If you spend more money for a new razor that is all shiny with gold wash and fancy scales, it still is only removing your whiskers and, eventually, the gold wash will wear off. And if any razor is not properly maintained, no matter what the purchase price, it will end up being useless.

    My advice is to watch the the classified section of this forum and look for a razor that is shave ready in your price range. Since the sellers are members here, you are more likely to get an honest deal that you might get elsewhere ( for a vintage razor). And don't forget that any razor will quickly become useless unless you properly strop it before and after each shave and keep it dry.

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    Congrats on the nice shave. They will continue to get better. IMHO, a shavette and straight razor provide a different type of shave. One is not necessarily better than the other, they just feel different. For that matter, you can buy a cheap electric razor and get the job done as well. (yes...I said electric razor)
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    Quote Originally Posted by RM305 View Post
    Any suggestions on a good and not so expensive straight shaver that is not going to cost cost me $100 or more, at least while I get better at this?
    I too am in a similar boat. Getting good shaves now from a shavette. The only problem I have is that I want other items to look after the razor properly, and there is not enough budget to do that!

    Quote Originally Posted by Walt View Post
    Here's the way I see it . . . a straight razor is a means to an end. And that end is to remove hair from your face. You can spend much less than fifty dollars and get a razor that is properly honed and sharpened and it will remove hair from your face. You can buy a five hundred dollar razor and it will remove hair from your face. The difference between the former and the latter is mostly bells and whistles. If you spend more money for a new razor that is all shiny with gold wash and fancy scales, it still is only removing your whiskers and, eventually, the gold wash will wear off. And if any razor is not properly maintained, no matter what the purchase price, it will end up being useless.

    My advice is to watch the the classified section of this forum and look for a razor that is shave ready in your price range. Since the sellers are members here, you are more likely to get an honest deal that you might get elsewhere ( for a vintage razor). And don't forget that any razor will quickly become useless unless you properly strop it before and after each shave and keep it dry.

    Regards - Walt
    So a quality strop and paste to keep the razor in good condition, then there will be additional cost of stones and then it all starts to add up. For me it's a case of stay with a shavette, the technique is the same and I haven't finished experimenting with different blades yet.

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