Hello,

My name is Brian. I am looking at getting a straight razor due to hearing that it helps with skin irritation and problems associated with razor burn that I currently have with modern razors. I use a mach3 and other similar razors and have the same results with major skin problems, my face gets very sore lately after shaving, to the point where I dont want to shave. I need to shave since I am in the military and it is required.

At any rate a few guys I know have switched to straight razors and love them and they say they can tell a major difference in both quality of shave and not getting the negative results of a modern razor.

I found this razor, Dovo Black "Bismarck" 6/8" Straight Razor. Would this be a good razor for starting out with straight razors. Money is really not a big deal for me due to just wanting my face to stop hurting all day after shaving. But I dont want to spend $500 for my first razor just in case I decide not to continue with straight razors. If the initial results are good I would be willing to spend more on future razors.

Also I know that there is more to shaving with a straight razor than with a new style razor like the mach3. What do I need besides the razor, like what is the best soap, cup, brush, etc.?

Thank you for you help and advice.

Sincerely

Brian Greig