Looking for my first straight razor in the Republic of Texas

I've been DE shaving for about a year, and have seen a lot of folks using a straight razor on another forum. So I have started to look for one. I'm into Vintage Gillette DE razors and want a vintage straight. After doing research I've landed on a 5/8 round nose full hollow, as a good start. Of course the one I'm interested in happens to be the very popular Dubl Duck Goldedge. I'm patient, and will find a good one in time. So for now I'll be looking at all the beautiful razors here and learning this new skill set.

Welcome ObiDon to SRP

There is a nice one in the classifieds here. If you have patience (which I don't) you will find one.

Good luck

Jim

Welcome to the most friendly, helpful and informative site on the web!!

You will find members here of all different backgrounds, ages and occupations from all corners of the world and all with a quest for more knowledge about using and maintaining a straight razor!

If you take the time to search, 99.9% of your questions can be found in the Library (WIKI) however feel free to ask us about whatever it is that you are wondering about or having a problem with. It does help if you’ve done some research before hand so it narrows the problem down a bit.

Can you narrow down your location a bit as that is a large state and there are some experienced members who might be close enough to give you some hands on help and Hands On Learning Can't Be Beaten when learning this age old art.

It's a long strange road but well worth the journey :tu

Again, Welcome!

I am pretty sure that the Texans get together fairly regularly, maybe shoot sharptton a PM I think he is near Houston.

Welcome. Keep an eye on the classifieds here. There are some very nice razors at very good prices in there on a regular basis, they often move fast so check regularly.

Hi and welcome aboard. Personally I would start with something a little more plain Jane so my newb mistakes wouldn't mattet so much as it would be a shame to harm a beautiful razor like the dd. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask

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Hi and welcome aboard. Personally I would start with something a little more plain Jane so my newb mistakes wouldn't mattet so much as it would be a shame to harm a beautiful razor like the dd. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask

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That's the way forward.

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Originally Posted by ObiDon

I've been DE shaving for about a year, and have seen a lot of folks using a straight razor on another forum. So I have started to look for one. I'm into Vintage Gillette DE razors and want a vintage straight. After doing research I've landed on a 5/8 round nose full hollow, as a good start. Of course the one I'm interested in happens to be the very popular Dubl Duck Goldedge. I'm patient, and will find a good one in time. So for now I'll be looking at all the beautiful razors here and learning this new skill set.

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Well after A Lot of Soul Searching, and IF you could consider a 9/16+ Square Point Double Duck #1 in custom scales I can get you down the road N/C.

It will come shave ready, all you would need to do is rinse the protective oil off and after your pre-shave prep you can have your first straight razor shave; you will need to already have a strop for keeping it sharp for future shaves.

Let me know your thoughts

Thank you very much for your generous offer. I'm a little fearful of the square points to begin my SR shaving, based on everything I've read.

Take cudarunner up on his very generous offer. Just go slow and remember each pass is about beard reduction without applying pressure. Here are some nice videos to watch before you first Dubi Duck straight razor shaving experience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r24ar_SSGVo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIM0Coix6Gg

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Originally Posted by ObiDon

Thank you very much for your generous offer. I'm a little fearful of the square points to begin my SR shaving, based on everything I've read.

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If you would like I can take a bit of the Fang from the Tiger by dulling the tip a bit. Square points aren't bad to use, yes you need to be more careful then a Round points but far from using a 'Spike point' in that a square point as a very small radius where a spike point is a direct 90 deg and is sharp right to the tip.

Give it some more thought, If you would like to 'Try Before You Keep' we can do that also. If nothing else it will give you an idea of what a DD shaves like. You may find that you like this one and keep using it while you keep up your search for an ever so slightly larger DD with a round point. :shrug:

Let me know your thoughts.

I've been thinking about your very generous offer, and would be honored to take you up on it. I'll just be very slow going in the beginning. I've watched many videos, but I think it's time to jump on the horse. Thank you very much again for even considering doing this, and getting a razor of that caliber ready to go is amazing.

Just saw this post. If the offer is still open please don't change a thing on that fine blade. I will just be very carefull. And thanks again for your more than generous offer.

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Originally Posted by ObiDon

I've been thinking about your very generous offer, and would be honored to take you up on it. I'll just be very slow going in the beginning. I've watched many videos, but I think it's time to jump on the horse. Thank you very much again for even considering doing this, and getting a razor of that caliber ready to go is amazing.

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First and Foremost I want All to Know that I'm able to gift you this very nice razor because a friend sent it and a few other Very Nice Razors to me to be Specifically 'Given To Those Who Want To Learn This Age Old Art' he wishes to remain anonymous so I will heed his wishes.

If you will PM me I'll get things going.

When you receive it I 'Do Hope' that you will take care of it and that includes having a decent strop to maintain the edge. A Strop is Not an Option when using a Straight.

Take your time, Go Slow! This Age Old Art has a Huge Learning Curve but once Semi Mastered is VERY REWARDING. :tu

If you do make using a Straight Razor a 'Way of Life' I hope that you will pass a razor, a strop, soap whatever forward to someone new who wishes to learn. :w

Sanfte Rasur, mein Klingenbruder!

(Smooth Shaving My Brother In Blades)

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Originally Posted by ObiDon

I've been thinking about your very generous offer, and would be honored to take you up on it. I'll just be very slow going in the beginning. I've watched many , but I think it's time to jump on the horse. Thank you very much again for even considering doing this, and getting a razor of that caliber ready to go is amazing.

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excellent. You may want to have him mute the tip just a tad.

Welcome to the forum from Friendswood Texas.

Roger