Thread: Hello from July10newbie

If you want cheap just stick to your replaceable blade razor, if you want inexpensive yet usable, then your going to need to spend more than 50$ for everything, the razor n question is a 5$ razor and their honing services leave something to be desired. 30-40 will get you a starter razor, just hold your money and spend some time reading n our library about first purchases and how to shave. Then if you look around you can find a strop also in the same range. Illinois 827 comes to mind or a decent paddle strop. And f your not wanting to spend any money honing is out anyway, it's cheaper to send it off. Tc

Thank you tcrideshd! That is good advice. It seems like I should send any razor away for honing and not try to learn it yet.

No I'm not saying that ok, it depends on who you get it from,, guys who have been here a while and have lots of post counts are participating and learning. Plus you can follow to their posts to see what we think if them. As to new razors the stores that sell truly shave ready are straight razor designs, and I have heard Ralph aust, but if t comes from a respected member here and he says he honed t ready then it will be ready. The Azores that come from SRD are honed before they leave the store. So just be aware and ask s if St shave ready. Tc

Welcome back !

Originally Posted by Gasman

I started with a 5/8 but Vic, you've been around longer than me.

I can't argue with your experience. You learned very fast, so a smaller razor obviously worked well for you. I just wanted the OP to hear from someone who found bigger razors easier in the beginning.

I also recommended a larger heavier razor to a fellow that had a bad tremor. He said that the extra weight helped immensely.

Originally Posted by July10newbie

Hello,
In light of my questions on the above posts I found a straight razor here in the classifieds. Please look at the one with the title below and tell me if this would be a good razor to start with.
Thanks.
: NEW!!! Dovo Bismark 13/16+ (shave ready), awesome razor!!

Do notice that the seller is specifying that the razor has the factory edge. Most report that Dovo factory edges leave a lot to be desired.

Welcome to the forum.

Thank you Celestino and everyone else for your support. It's an amazing welcome on my first day!

Originally Posted by bluesman7

Do notice that the seller is specifying that the razor has the factory edge. Most report that Dovo factory edges leave a lot to be desired.

I was wanting to say that myself after seeing it was factory honed, but for once in my life I tried to not be the bad guy, It must be alright coming from a nice guy like you Victor! Tc

Hello and welcome on the forum. Good luck with this next step in the world of wetshaving.