Watch out! Redhead with a razor comin through lol
Hello,
Found this place on a Google search, it came up a LOT in my search in curiosity of straight razors. Very likely am the only friggin female here that doesn't use those Venus pieces of junk, I've tried them and others and all were nasty little gimmicks that ended up in my garbage can.
Long time ago when I was learning to shave...I'm 31 btw...I started out with those plastic disposables. I HATED shaving because every single time no matter how hard I tried I got razor burn and ingrown hairs, my legs were redder than my hair and that's no mean task!
I complained one day when my granpa was visiting, well he ended up giving me a safety razor for my birthday, I was 16 that year. I still have it till this day, a 1959 E1 Gillette Fatboy adjustable. He had me watch him a few times, the angle and so on, and finally I got to try it, just had him watch me shave a calf in the kitchen to make sure I wasnt going to butcher myself lol.
Well I learned how to use it and use it well, then came creames and soaps, balms and so on. Today I own a Merkur HD and also a Parker 99R. I love these things and am collecting, dunno what it is but the whole ritual of it all is what hooked me, not to mention my legs are smooth as a baby butt, no burn or irritation ever and no dry out!
However as of late I have been intrigued by strait razors, I love old school stuff and learning how to do things that are nearly forgotten, to find out the old ways are the best way's in a lot of things.
So here to learn more on SR shaving, keep in mind I do legs and under arms so...I'm a diff case with diff areas to shave lol.
So...what is a good high quality SR? I been looking at Boker, Ti and Dovo's. I love how the 7/8's look, but they all have those tips I read to be warned about when starting out, and likely go with a smaller razor. Was tempred to get a Ti Sparticus or Boker Celerated lol, but that's my ego...not too brilliant and love big shiny things lol.
What is a best to start with razor? I don't mind cost btw, I see it as an investment. :)