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    Senior Member blabbermouth eddy79's Avatar
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    Hi and welcome aboard. Maybe get the package with the strop as well. Srd strops have replaceable pieces so if you damage one it's reasonably priced to get a new bit. Any razor sold by srd will be shave ready and good quality. Any questions feel free to ask
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    Welcome to SRP! I would also suggest the classified on this site. Many great razors, and gentlemen looking to help the newbies. Take advantage of the knowledge here too. Great information in the libraries. Ask many questions, and you can do this. Enjoy the journey
    I am very appreciative of all the knowledge and sharing each and everyone has provided me with. Look forward to future endeavors with many of you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bouschie View Post
    There is a Dovo 5/8 PEARLEX on eBay for $70 / free shipping. Not shave ready. It's about $140 new. The basic Dovo should be around $100 shave ready from SRD.
    If you happen to decide to go that route, I'll hone it for free as long as you cover postage. You can save if you have it sent directly me. We need to make sure beginners get off to a good start!

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    Well, I would either grab that Dovo Pearlex off eBay and send it to Utopian, or check out the Buy/Sell/Trade area here on SRP. Every week, I see quite a few razors that I would love to add to my quiver, all at decent prices.

    As far as grind goes, I think you would like either a half or full-hollow razor in a 5/8 or 6/8 size. Most shavers these days tend to prefer the larger blades, so you might like a 6/8 more. My smallest razor is a Dovo 5/8 Ebenholz; it's a great shaver, but I do prefer slightly larger blades.

    As for the rest of your kit, definitely check out SRD, especially for strops. Good luck, sir, and welcome to the forum!
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    The important thing is to get a sharp blade. The type of grind you'll prefer is something that will reveal itself over time. I do advise a round point for beginners.
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