Thread: Hello...newbie here...

Hello everyone. I am new to the forum. Looking forward to learning more about straight razor shaving. I have been a DE wet shaver for a while now. Looking forward to getting into straights. I am starting with shavettes (have 2 on order waiting for them to arrive) ...mostly because of the initial cost outlay for a good straight and strop. I want to make sure this kind of shaving is for me before I invest. While I am waiting for my shavettes to arrive I am making good use of my time reading and watching youtube videos on shavette and straight razor shaving.

Welcome!

Lots of info available here. Spend time in the library and the beginners area. There are a lot of folks here with a vast amount of knowledge, so questions are responded to very quickly.

Some people say shavettes are harder to use than straights, so if you have trouble, shifting to a straight may be a good idea. You can pick up a shave ready used straight from the classifieds section here, and Straight Razor Designs has reasonably priced strops of good quality.

welcome ,

shavettes are a great way to start "be patient" once mastered you'l shave with any straight with ease

Welcome,
Plenty of good info and plenty of good people on here to help. We will have you shaving with a straight before you know it.

Welcome to the SRP Forum!

Here is a link to the SRP Beginners Guide to Straight Shaving. This will help you with the things you need to know before you begin your experience with a straight razor.

Here is a link to the SRP Library. This will help you with pretty much anything relating to shaving with a straight razor.

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.

Welcome to the world of straight razor shaving!

Welcome to SRP!
I started with a shavette and I like to think it helped me. I still use it every few weeks. The first shave was still a bit nerve racking. Just go slow and start with one cheek.

Welcome to SRP!

Welcome, I wish I could offer advice with a Shavette, but I have never used one myself. There's plenty of info here, just have to browse around. Good luck!

Welcome! Lots of great info here.

Hello Whiz and welcome to SRP.

As you already know there is a ton of info here and many members here to guide you in the right direction.
The shavette may be a good way to feel out the straight razor hobby however the shavette is a lot less forgiving and generally speaking offers a less comfortable shave,.... especially for the uninitiated.
The advantage or disadvantage (however one views the subject) is no stropping, no honing, just switch out the blade.
If you can manage a shave with a shavette you are definitely off to the races with a SR.
Good luck and keep us updated on your progress.