Thread: New to Straight Razor shaving

Welcome to SRP. Like everyone else has said use this as a resourse and there are plenty of guys out there that can answer any question you may have. I myself have only been using a straight since January of this year and the information on this sight as well as the knowledge of its members has been a tremendous help. I will agree with what some have already hinted to, it could be cheaper, but like most of us you will end up wanting more razors along with brushes, soaps, aftershaves, etc. I enjoy shaving now and did not before so for me it is a relaxing experience that I look forward to daily so that is how I justify it. My wife does not really appreciate that justification since I have bought four straights in seven months though

Hi and welcome to a reversal of roles where the wife checks the credit card statement to see what you have been buying. Any questions feel free to ask

wecome down the rabbit hole, smoth shaving.

welcome. Many start because of the illusion of it being cheaper and then get hooked on the collecting aspect, then it's not. The cheapest way to go was already stated, two razor (purchased pro honed and shave ready) a quality barbers hone, CrOx on a strop, and the standard brush soap and strop. It can be done and it is not farfetched. If you can do it that will be awesome, I imagine many do, just not the ones that hang out here for years. There is the library section that has a ton of information, and the search function that will lead you to what has already been talked about, and ask away, there are knowledgeable people here that love to share.

Originally Posted by RezDog

welcome. Many start because of the illusion of it being cheaper and then get hooked on the collecting aspect, then it's not. The cheapest way to go was already stated, two razor (purchased pro honed and shave ready) a quality barbers hone, CrOx on a strop, and the standard brush soap and strop. It can be done and it is not farfetched. If you can do it that will be awesome, I imagine many do, just not the ones that hang out here for years. There is the library section that has a ton of information, and the search function that will lead you to what has already been talked about, and ask away, there are knowledgeable people here that love to share.

Yes, misery loves company.

Welcome to SRP! A lot has been said already, all of it good info. I'll only add that you should take it slow. Concentrate first on making a good lather, mapping your face, proper stropping, and then blade maintenance. That's not the same as honing your own razors. That's just learning to touch up the edge. Learning to hone properly is a big can of worms and should wait till you absolutely know that you are getting good consistent shaves. Honing razors is a totally different mindset and needs a lot of concentration to properly learn. My advice is start slow, stay slow and avoid the pitfalls that come with hurrying.

Welcome. Yes cheaper. I have four years worth of aftershaves and soaps. It was cheaper for about five minutes. Now I have to try something new so often I don't have favorites because I cannot get them back in rotation.

You'll love the better, cheaper shave

Welcome! Do you want to take the blue pill or the red pill?

Hello, and welcome to SRP!! +1 on the above advice, go slow and enjoy the journey!!

EdHutton
Love the pill reference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!