Thread: Hi from Perth

Originally Posted by gnoils

Thanks for the warm welcomes.
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@Str8Raz0r I did order a beginner set from SRD, Dovo 6/8 best quality. It's just I am too chicken to try it out. The shipping hits home hard though. Where do you normally get your razors and supplies?
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Sy

There are lots of people here who feel that the replaceable-blade razors (Dovo Shavette, Feather Artist Club) are more difficult to use than a real straight razor. They call the straight "smoother" and "more forgiving".

So you might want to get the Dovo BQ out of its box and try it. Don't strop before your first shave, just wipe off the oil.

Charles

I started my 'straight' shaving experience with a shavette so I would guess I had a steep learning curve, I managed to have a reasonably decent shave after about a dozen tries, the thing seem to want to cut me at every opportunity, I can use it now without a problem, BUT after using a quality straight there is no going back, the difference in the ease of use was a revelation, it wants to shave me!

Did someone call me? hehe How did i manage to miss this thread!

Anyway, lol Welcome to SRP!

About time there is another Perth person on here! There are a great bunch of guys on here, If you need anything help feel free to PM me!

@Str8Raz0r I did order a beginner set from SRD, Dovo 6/8 best quality. It's just I am too chicken to try it out. The shipping hits home hard though. Where do you normally get your razors and supplies?

I wait until i have a few things to order, i don't know why but whether you order a shavette sleeve (10g) or a large stone (1kg) the post doesn't change and starts at about $40 but from there on if you keep adding items it only jumps up slightly. And its still cheaper then buying from Mr. Shaver or the Shaver Shop! (unless you just want a soap or blades)

I started on the disposable and moved to the 6/8 a short time later, It makes a huge difference and once you move to the real razor you wont use your shavette. If you got your 6/8 Dovo from SRD it will be honed and ready to go!

Welcome to SRP gnoils.
+1 to all of the above.
Read through the WIKI and the relevant forums and just go for it when you feel confident.
There is nothing to be scared of shaving with a straight - it is just a different technique to what you are used to.
As I told my son the other day, the razor is just a tool like any other - you control it, it doesn't control you.
Having said that, I do understand a slight feeling of trepidation the first time you try.
You will have nothing but support on this site, from my experience, and it's good to see another Aussie here, too.
I'd definately try and catch up with Brighty83 as well, 'cause there is nothing like learning face to face, so to speak.
Most importantly, hang on and enjoy the ride.
Geoff

Welcome to SRP. Enjoy the ride.

+2 to all above.

A great example of help given to those in need!!
Cant ask for more than that.
A great community.

Also want to say hi to the Aussies on this site.
Curently living in Barcelona but I hail from Melbourne.
Cheers

The Shavette can be useful.... I use it when traveling and helped to start learning the handholds. In the beginning it is also helpful to have a reference to what "sharp" is. After you are adept at the real straight, it is rare for me to go back - unless I am doing some sharpness experiment. With the Shavette, blades make a big difference! Welcome and have fun!!!

Originally Posted by bonitomio

+2 to all above.

Curently living in Barcelona but I hail from Melbourne.
Cheers

It's OK we'll still talk to you....hehehe

Gents,

@carlmaloschneider cheers for the recommendation, I can't seem to get to straightrazorsupplies.com though. I've had good experience with connaughtshaving as well, thought you might be interested.

@Pauly thanks for the tutorial! It really shows the quality of people in this forum.

I am off for holidays for a couple of weeks, so will be using my mach3 while I'm overseas. Haven't setup my travel kit yet.

I've got a Latigo 3" strop from srd, I've read that I need to massage it for a while just using the oil of my palm. Is that necessary? If so, how long do I have to do that, and how do I know when the strop has been broken into and ready for use.

Also, I couldn't quite figure out the angle that I should be facing the mirror. It seems either my hand is in the way or my eyeball can't rotate far enough to see. So far I'm facing parallel of the mirror and looking from the corner of my right eye. I shave with right hand so I don't really have this problem with the left side of the face.

Thanks again guys, and have a good weekend.

Cheers,
Sy

One more things for gents who are in Australia, do you hone your own blades?