Thread: New member

Welcome to the fraternity

Razor size is really a very personal thing the only problem is that as a newbie you really don't have enough experience to know which size is right for you.

5/8s is considered the classic size and I would advise either going with a 5/8s or maybe a 6/8s but I would stay away from smaller or larger razors until you've gained some experience. You really can't go wrong with either of these two sizes.

I've looked at the TI and Dovo ranges at the Classicshaving website and like the look of the DOVO Extra Hollow Ground "Singing" Razor, 5/8 in African Thuyawood but its out of stock! Also looked on the Shavingshop website and really like the look of a 7/8 Discuswerfer 1000 or 7/8 Mella "Diamond" 105 - rosewood.

Given those choices, I'd go with the Discuswerfer or Mella Diamond. I'd lean a little more in the direction of the Mella Diamond since the spine is a little more plain which might make for easier stropping and honing. While I've never purchased from this website, I think that John is an SRP member and I'd trust his razor's to be honed to perfection just like he advertises. I've visited that website many times and drooled, but I haven't caved in just yet.
If I were a betting man, I'd bet that you end up with all the razors you're looking at in a few short months!
Welcome to the group,
-Fred

Guys,

Thanks for all the help. I'll do some thinking the next few days re the 5/8, 6/8 or 7/8 options - many different opinions and am sure good advice.

Whatever, I decide I'll let you all know.

Cheers
Silver

Get the 6/8 , it's a good allrounder...

off topic: Hey, was there agreement on changing the avatars here?? nice ones, Alan, Rich

Nenad

You didn't get the memo on honemiestergram?

Could you please forward me a copy? I wasn't a Honemeister when it was sent .

Welcome Silverfoxone,

I am sure everyone here will give you a good opinion. Although no one will probly agree. But just think when you find the razor of your dreams another one comes out. Then you also must figure out all your other shaving needs. So many choices for creams aftershaves skin food and aftershave balms. not to mention soaps mugs brushes and such.
Tony Miller at www.thewellshavedgentleman.com Has all your stroping and most paste needs. He also has some starter kits to consider. Classic shaving also has lots of goodies to drool over for all your shaving needs. Tony offers a Dovo starter as well as a Timor (spelling) set with everything except for creams and after shaves in it. He will also hone the razor for you before shipping.