Thread: Noob from florida with lots of questions

Hi and welcome. Sounds like you've done a bit of research just remember that the shavette and the straight are different a both have their own learning curve. It wont be as easy as just switching from one to the other there will be a bit of learning in the middle. Good luck. Ed

Originally Posted by axl712

thank you bob but the stainless steel no sharpen razor is what im talking about the one where you change out the blades

Yea, I did misunderstand what you meant. So mean like a shavette of some sort. That sounds good.

Bob

Originally Posted by axl712

learn how to but figure out what i need to be able to not only do it but to maintain the razor along with trying to figure out which razor should i start with way to many different sizes ect ect [/url]

Hello and welcome to our forum Axl,

Where do you live in Florida? There are quite a few members scattered around the state. I'm sure you can find someone in your area who would be willing to sit down with you and show you a variety of razors to help you in your selection process. There's a great advantage to having a hands-on experience rather than looking at pictures on a computer screen. Also, it's a lot of fun for members to get to talk about razors with someone who is interested.

Regards - Walt

having someone to come over and show me the ropes would be amazing not only for the help of a purchase but to help me learn the right way of doing things in person would be very helpful i live in saint cloud florida its near kissimmee (disney area) as a beginner i think a shavetee is a good starter yes i notice that its still different than a straight razor however it takes all the stress away from the learning of maintenance of a straight razor.....once i master that then ill buy a straight learn that and the maintenance of how to strop and hone however now i need a opinion on whats the closest to a straight razor i was comparing the Dovo and the parker and if i could get some people to share some insight on these as a lot of info i have read seem to contradict eachother some people say the parker some say dovo but i see its like coke and pepsi however i again want to do this for the basic learning purpose and then worry about a straight i read that its a different shave however if you master this than going to a straight is easier so i feel like its beneficial...if i could get someone to come over and teach me how to properly strop and hoan than before making a purchase maybe ill just jump to the strop and hoan.....that part of the razor for now is scaring me its hard enough that i got to learn to shave with it but i also need to learn to maintain it lots of work in front of me im hoping for plenty of replies on this so i can finally make a purchase and get practicing but im still taking my time on the first purchase