Thread: hello i m new give me an advice please! (razor)

hello i m daniele from rome...i would like to try a straight cut razor.....is really that the straight cut razor shave closer than the other modern razor? (such mach 3 , fusion ecc..)

my beard is very stiff and hard...when i shave with a mach 3...some beard appear again underskin....it give me not a really CLEAN FACE(it seems to be "not shave") (escuse me for my english) with the straight cut could i resolve this problem?

is dangerous and difficul to learn?? (could i cut really my throat? :-D )

i have seen the kamisori http://www.kamisorishears.com/ShavingProducts.html the blue blade... it is cheap....

give me some advice!

thanks for all friend!

Benvenuto Dani!
Don't worry about your English, there are quite a few of us who grew up using another language and we're all doing just fine. Here's the info you asked for:

Danger: The only way you'll cut your throat with a straight is if you're comitting suicide. If you're not killing yourself or immitating Van Gogh, the worst damage you can inflict on yourself is a bad shaving nick with a small scar. That's only if you're not careful and/or shaving with a dull blade.
Razor: Kamisoris are ok razors, most likely made by DOVO but nothing spectacular. That 5/8 full hollow that you got may not be the best choice for your heavy stublle. For that, I'd recommend a 6/8 or larger wedge. You want to talk to Randy Tuttle, Bill Ellis and Joe Chandler if they have something like that in stock. They sell theirs shave-ready.
Sharpening: When you buy a new razor, unless it's from a honemeister or a company that has one available, it will not be shave-ready. You will have to send yours out for sharpening. Lynn and Joe offer those services and get some great reviews. I don't know if anyone in Europe does the same. If you want to do it yourself, either to get new purchases shave-ready or to maintain the sharpness of your razors (with heavy stubble, they will last you about 5-10 shaves), you will need a hone and/or a pasted paddle-strop.
The best: If you have hundreds of Euros to burn, go visit Maestro Livi and get one of his beauties right off the forge. You won't have to leave Italia, and he's one of the best if not THE best modern razor-maker around.
Performance: Shaving with a SE will give you closer shaves than any disposable cartrige razor around and you won't have any ingrown hair problems. You will actually ENJOY your shaves.

Most importantly: Read through our help files and the forums to get more specific information. You'll have a blast!

Guys with stiff, hard beards often have a problem with cartridge razors and many safety razors. THe blades just turn out to be too thin or flexible. Using a str8, you can select a size that will deal with your beard better. In your case it will probably mean at least a 6/8 razor. The larger razors are stiffer and have the heft to attack a heavy beard.

Howdy,

If you are in Rome, go by Antica Barbieria Peppino and ask for Piero. Tell him I sent you for a shave. The shop is located at Via Della Vite 62 in Rome. Ask him to show you some razors as well and let us know how it goes.

Lynn

Originally Posted by adjustme69

Howdy,

If you are in Rome, go by Antica Barbieria Peppino and ask for Piero. Tell him I sent you for a shave. The shop is located at Via Della Vite 62 in Rome. Ask him to show you some razors as well and let us know how it goes.

Lynn

THAT is clout!

RT

Got anything for Toronto, Lynn?

Also I do honing for people in europe if they want.

Hello and welcome!

I tested one of the Kamasori razors and I was not pleased with the quality of the razor.

Take Lynn's advice and visit the Barber he mentioned if you can. Make sure you purchase a razor with a stiff grind.
1/4 hollow or 1/2 hollow or a wedge.

If you are considering a razor just ask us first and we will let you know if it is a good razor or not.

Be sure and purchase a good strop and shaving soap.

Originally Posted by adjustme69

Howdy,

If you are in Rome, go by Antica Barbieria Peppino and ask for Piero. Tell him I sent you for a shave. The shop is located at Via Della Vite 62 in Rome. Ask him to show you some razors as well and let us know how it goes.

Lynn

well if that aint style and class....Im speechless....this doesnt happen often so savor the moment

hello thanks a lot guys! i have the last question... if i should start with a DISPOSABLE BLADE OPEN/STRAIGHT EDGE RAZOR .....it will offer me a closer shave than mach 3 or the newest modern razor??

and the difference with the original straight cut ?

thanks