Hello from the Netherlands
Hi everybody,
Nice to be part of the forum!
I've just rediscovered this forum yesterday since I've been thinking about getting a straight razor for some time.
Last week I was in Edinburgh and got myself a good old fashioned cutthroat treatment and that was what started the razor thing again.
I am now definitely going to get one, but will do some research and snooping about on the forums the next couple of days/weeks.
I will buy a thiers issard, since I heard a lot of good things about it and I just like high quality stuff, preferably French :)
What remains to be found out is of course all the things that come with it: strops, preshave, postshave etcetera etc.
Luckily for me, I've loads of experience with knives and know my theoretic stuff, so stropping and sharpening shouldn't be a problem (conceptually at least)
I'm hoping to be able to learn and share here and my girlfriend hopes I'll finally get rid of that 2-5 day beard I always have ;)
At the moment, I'm shaving with my tondeuse so I can definitely improve on the smoothnes of my face hehe:D
oke, take care and see you all later!
Hello from the Netherlands
Hello, Jojingo:
Welcome to Straight Razor Place.
I second Stuart's advice to first concentrate on honing your skill shaving with the straight razor and then moving on to learning how to hone it. And, yes, also beware that knife and razor sharpening are two different skills with specific requirements.
As for buying a Thiers-Issard for starters, those are great razors. Don't forget, however, the other brands of quality straight razors such as Dovo, Wacker, Boker and others. Also you might find some classics in the Classifieds here.
Good luck. We are delighted to have you with us. Any questions, please post them
Regards,
Obie
Hello from the Netherlands
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Originally Posted by
jojingo
thanks for the advice all of you. I have already found lots of good threads and some good online resources/stores.
I decided for the sake of learning to not go for an overly expensive (very nice) TI at the moment but go for an entry level dovo razor.
I can probably hone my skills on this one first and learn how to enjoy it. It will leave me something to long for and ask as a christmas present later this year ;)
You are very welcome. Also, I wholeheartedly agree with your decision to start with an entry level Dovo razor. There is always time for the fancier razors. What's important now is to hone your skills, and an entry-level razor is a far more practical choice.
Regards,
Obie