Thread: Hello, a newbie here to learn

Thank you! Upon further reading sounds like round tip and ready to shave razor is a must but 5/8 will be just as good for a newb as 6/8 would be. I suppose I just won’t know what will be my preference until I try couple different sizes

Originally Posted by criswilson10

Welcome to SRP!
Yes you can use a bench strop instead of a hanging strop.
6/8 razor works well, so does a 5/8 and is easier to find. Definitely start with a round tip, your ears and nose will thank you.

Thank you! Yes, I’ve noticed there’s some learning to be done for the pre, shaving, and post routines. Lots of fun stuff to learn!

Originally Posted by earcutter

Welcome! I think you’ll really enjoy shaving with a straight razor! But don’t forget to consider the other stuff. Know that a well lathered quality soap, can allow for a more poorly executed shave. Lol! Good luck!

Thank you! Looking forward to learning from all the great content that’s available here.

Originally Posted by bouschie

Welcome Josh. Read the library. Most of your questions will be answered there. If not the gents will be glad to help.

Originally Posted by catalystman80

Thank you! Upon further reading sounds like round tip and ready to shave razor is a must but 5/8 will be just as good for a newb as 6/8 would be. I suppose I just won’t know what will be my preference until I try couple different sizes

When I started I found 6/8s a little easier to use. The extra weight helped with steadiness and made the strokes smoother. YMMV

Hi and welcome aboard. Make sure you have a unpasted strop for daily use. Good luck with your honing.

that makes sense to me, thanks for your insight!

Originally Posted by bluesman7

When I started I found 6/8s a little easier to use. The extra weight helped with steadiness and made the strokes smoother. YMMV

Welcome to SRP. The guys are pointing you in the right direction for sure. Keep in mind that it takes around a hundred shaves before you start to really understand what your doing in a shave. So dont just sha e with a straight once a week or it will be a long time before you get it down. You have a lot of uncomfortable sha es ahead of you. It happens to all new guys, just keep it up. Keep the preasure light or next to none and the blade spine just off your face for the angle.
Have fun and ask questions. We are here for ya.

Hi Josh,
Greetings from the UK.

Welcome Josh. Enjoy your new hobby. 2 razors definitely recommended. Both honed by a pro. Then you'll have something to judge razor sharpness, much different than that required for a knife. Very glad you have joined this group of remarkable and helpful men.

Personally found the 6/8 preferable to the 5/8 because the weight felt better. But, have you found a razor yet? If not let's see if we can't get you headed to some DFS's. Welcome to the group really has become a quick home for me (I started not even a year ago) and what an amazing rabbit hole it is.