Thread: Greetings from Belgium

Originally Posted by CobraX

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Why at least two if I may ask?

Because while, at least the beginning, you don't or can't hone well, you'll want one to use while one is off being honed correctly. Edges don't last forever, and honing is an art, not a science, in my opinion.

Welcome aboard!

And for that second, backup blade I highly recommend going with a vintage razor (particularly fond of Japanese razors). They perform so well because those masters really knew their craft much better than today. Plus, you will often wind up paying less than for a quality modern production straight razor from say Aust, Dovo or Thiers-Issard.

Welcome to the forum!

Originally Posted by 32t

No, but Bruno is a friend of mine.

Another Belgian guy once mentioned that name to me. I think he's also a member of this forum (Snuff).

Originally Posted by Haroldg48

Because while, at least the beginning, you don't or can't hone well, you'll want one to use while one is off being honed correctly. Edges don't last forever, and honing is an art, not a science, in my opinion.

Well, it's not like I don't have any other razors to shave with. I've still got a bunch of safety razors and a shavette and I'm planning on buying the stainless steel Karve Christopher Bradley safety razor once it's been released. I'm assuming a Koraat straight razor comes shave ready. I plan on taking close-up pictures of the edge using my 30x Jeweler's Loupe before using the razor. That way I can see what a proper edge looks like. Or that's my theory at least.

Originally Posted by Speedster

Welcome aboard!
And for that second, backup blade I highly recommend going with a vintage razor (particularly fond of Japanese razors). They perform so well because those masters really knew their craft much better than today. Plus, you will often wind up paying less than for a quality modern production straight razor from say Aust, Dovo or Thiers-Issard.

I prefer buying new or at least NOS, so that's going to be pricey. No budget for a second straight razor at this point. I also don't plan on shaving exclusively with a straight razor. I'll have to see in the future if I need/want a second straight razor. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Welcome to SRP. Bruno does beautiful work making razors. He work will cost you but you would be in great hands. I recommend more hollow razors as thats what i enjoy. But this is a personnal preferance. Enjoy the forum and the great people we have. Ask questions and take your time learning. It can be a while before it all starts to come together although you have a good start knowing how to lather.

Welcome.

Welcome!



Shaun

Originally Posted by Gasman

Welcome to SRP. Bruno does beautiful work making razors. He work will cost you but you would be in great hands. I recommend more hollow razors as thats what i enjoy. But this is a personnal preferance. Enjoy the forum and the great people we have. Ask questions and take your time learning. It can be a while before it all starts to come together although you have a good start knowing how to lather.

I guess it's indeed a preference thing. I've already read that hollow blades (e.g. a full hollow) sing while (near) wedges don't. The audio feedback sounds cool (at least in the videos I've seen so far), but at the same time a (near) wedge is very appealing to me because of its mass and weight. I know I prefer heavy safety razors over light ones because I find it easier to let gravity do its work with heavier ones. I'm guessing it's the same with straight razors.

You have a point. But i prefer a razor so sharp it feels like it wiping the whiskers off. I need the sound to know its doing something becuae i cant feel it. Ha. Ok, that might be a little exaggeration but not much. I have a 4/8 boker that wipes whiskers off.

Everything in shaving is about personal preference and highly subjective.

Some like very hollow razors, some absolutely do not. It's not about singing vs not singing, at least not for me, but how different both grinds feel whilst shaving.

Some like very sharp razors, others like them a little less sharp but smoother.

etc. etc.

Only one way to find out what you prefer