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02-17-2015, 07:56 PM #1Junior Member
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New member from Michigan
Hey all. Been lurking for a bit and decided to join the ranks. I am a total noob to straight razors. I have experience with wet shaving using a DE and am looking for something more and I think I want to give SR a shot.
I do not have a SR yet and have been looking around at suggestions. There is so many different things to think about.
I think I am leaning towards Ralf Aust from SRD.
I guess my big questions are on size and point. I think I read on here somewhere that 5/8 and a center point is a good place to start for a beginner?
Is there a big difference between the different types of points? I suppose I just need some insight on the sizes and points and determining my needs.
I have a large head and face so I don't know if that helps??
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02-17-2015, 08:02 PM #2Senior Member
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Welcome aboard,,,,,,,,,
If you have not already, read over these links before you buy anything.
I would not worry about the size of the razor , as much as the point would concern me. I prefer a point that is not a "spike", less chance of a nick for me,,, sometimes I'm in a little too much of a hurry or my mind wanders a little during the shave.
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02-17-2015, 08:13 PM #3Senior Member
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Hi and welcome. A 5/ 8 or 6 / 8 round point is a good place to start and you can't go wrong with a Ralf Aust. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask
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02-17-2015, 08:18 PM #4Greaves is my friend !!!
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welcome to the forum !! SRD is a wonderful place to shop !! and if you wanna take a little drive one of our members also has a storefront up your way and don't be shy as to our vendors and beginners sections .
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02-17-2015, 08:37 PM #5Senior Member
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Welcome to the SRP Forum!
Here is a link that will help you find other SRP members in your area, just insert your location and hit search now. Note that the user name listing in red is a mentor, if you should need any personal help.
Here is a link to the SRP Library. This will help you with pretty much anything relating to shaving with a straight razor.
Welcome to the world of straight razor shaving!
Regards;
Lex
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02-17-2015, 11:10 PM #6Senior Member
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Welcome to SRP
David,
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02-18-2015, 12:10 AM #7Senior Member
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Hello, thebigsmooth. Welcome to SRP!
The Aust is a great choice for a current production razor. I have been very pleased with mine.
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02-18-2015, 12:43 AM #8Member
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welcome neighbor
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02-18-2015, 01:31 AM #9Senior Member
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Welcome! Enjoy your stay, we are here to help.
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02-18-2015, 11:51 AM #10old enough to know better
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