Hello

[BFlores]

Hi I'm 26 and work in a public service profession, and have done so for my entire career so shaving is a everyday must, also I like to look neat and kept, However I have very sensitive skin and a thick coarse beard and love super close shaves. So through the years since I have been shaving I have tried everything from electrics to throw aways. I was shaved once in a town I work in and now I'm hooked I love how close it was and how long it last a truly superior shave. I'm just starting out here is a list of what I have please feel free to steer me to the correct way of doing things.
I have a Shea Moisture Brush from target and use pre shave oil from super cuts co bigelow shave cream and have a ceramic bowl I got from a kit in rite aide I do have a Sheffield straight that I purchased but can't seem to get it sharp enough to shave with.Any guidance would be appreciated.

[ace]

A photo would be helpful, of course, but can you tell us what kind of Sheffield razor you have and what you done to try to sharpen it?

[BFlores]

When I get off, I will take a picture and post it . I have tried to strop it on a a new piece of cinch latigo but with minor success I have watched the videos but still know I have much to learn thank you for your time and advice

[Wintchase]

Send it out to be pro honed.. Then you will have a standard for when you start honing yourself..

[BFlores]

I'm also looking for another razor , and if I need mine to be honed I better buy one soon . There is a filarmonica 13 5/8 on eBay as well as a puma that are in "shave ready" condition but I have read it might be better to purchase one from the classifieds. Im very new to this might anyone have any suggestions for me as I stated before I have a very thick coarse beard and sensitive skin along with the fact that my hair grow very fast has always posed a problem for me. With regular razors I have to shave in the morning and I need to shave again at night if I want yo get rid of the shadow. Thank you again for the advice

[onimaru55]

Welcome to SRP.
Goes without saying you will need to get your technique correct but then preference will come into it also. Thick beard & sensitive skin will require an optimal combination of factors in a razor that is not common & often not easy to determine until you actually use the razor. The brands you mention are a good starting point but sometimes even a cheap vintage razor will do the job when honed properly. Do a little research & you will find some razors stamped "For Tough Beards" , "barbes tres dures" or Barbas Duras" are not wedges but hollow grinds. A little buying & selling & experimentation is all part of the experience

[jhenry]

BFlores,

Welcome to SRP. Happy to have you aboard!

[BFlores]

Thank you I will look for those razor types.

[BFlores]

Thank you I'm glad to have some insight in this new found venture of mine.

[Havachat45]

G'day Bflores, and welcome to SRP.
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