Greetings

[Samrw]

My name is Sam, and I am from Canada. Been thinking of getting a straight razor for a while; I don't much like the idea of the disposable type, and I don't like the finish of an electric one. Also, if I shave more than every 3 days, I get red spots. Hopefully this idea helps.

So what is a good place to start? What to buy?
What is the frequency like? Can I shave daily?

Thanks

[petercp4e]

Hello Sam and welcome to SRP.
You'll be able to find all the information you need to get you off to a good start with a little looking around.
Enjoy your time here on the forum and have fun learning.

Pete <:-}

[criswilson10]

Welcome to SRP!
Start by reading the Beginner's Guide on our site. It will answer a lot of your questions about what to buy (and not buy) and how to use a straight.
Then ask your questions here in the forums. We are here to help!

I suggest updating your profile to show your location. Perhaps someone is local to you and can help you out in person. An hour of in person training
is worth days of watching videos and reading.

I shave daily with a straight. No problem. I know some people have more sensitive skin and they can help you out with suggestions if you find that
to be a problem. Overall, I'd say the straight causes fewer sensitivity issues than other forms of shaving.

[outback]

Welcome to SRP Sam.
Yep..but sell trade section has good deals.
There's a bunch of Canadian wet shavers here, maybe they can point you to a store close to you.
Take in as much info as you can handle, and never rush the shave.

[MikeB52]

Hi Sam, welcome aboard.
Classicedge.ca is a good Online Hamilton based shop for straight supplies this side of the border. Phil is a great resource to work with new shavers.
Straight shaving will eliminate the hair bumps in time and gives a shave so smooth, once mastered, that shaving every other day will still leave you boardroom ready every day sans redneck.
Lots of us get together in the summer so if you are in Ontario, feel free to join in for some hands on help from guys that have been at this a while.
Look in the meetings and get together forum for more info..
Cheers.

[xiaotuzi]

Welcome, Sam, it's nice to have you here! One of the great benefits of straight razor shaving is that you can, eventually, achieve a wonderfully close shave without irritation. Keep hanging around SRP asking questions and sharing your experience, stick with it and heed the good advice here, and it will get better and better.

[eddy79]

Hi and welcome. I used to wait a week for my neck to heal after every shave. These days most issues are resolved and a better shave but it does take a while to get the hang of. Well worth the effort though

[Dieseld]

Welcome to SRP!!
As you can see there's a lot of great folks and info here. Check out the library

Enjoy and have fun!!!!

[Samrw]

Thanks for the responses everyone. I've got a lot of research to do

[jburdek]

Welcome to SRP!
I'm fairly new myself and would have to agree with criswilson10 and start reading the Beginner's guide on the site. So much information and the members always helpful if you have questions

Good luck!!