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    Default Hello from NSW Australia

    Hello I've been reading alot of information about staight razor shaving over the past few days. I'm pretty keen to get started what I would like to know it what type of razor to use to get started and which metal is best for a beginner.
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    Hey Schulzie.
    If you want some technical stuff here ya go : The straight razor - Straight Razor Place Wiki
    Metal will be pretty irrelevant to a beginner but a properly sharp razor is everything. 5/8 - 6/8 is a good size to start with.
    Lots of other things to consider ,like stropping ,prep & lather but do your research & ask questions.
    “The white gleam of swords, not the black ink of books, clears doubts and uncertainties and bleak outlooks.”

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    Welcome brother.

    I would suggest buying a shave ready vintage blade from a reputable member of the forum here. The SRP Classified listings will see you right.

    Read the wiki too. Most of all have fun

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    Wow that's a lot of information.thanks. I've been looking in the classifieds and noticed this 5/8 Beau Brummel Solingen Square Point - Straight Razor Place Classifieds could anyone let me know if this would be good for a beginner. I'm a little worried about the square/spike end but I like the design

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    Quote Originally Posted by Schulzie View Post
    Wow that's a lot of information.thanks. I've been looking in the classifieds and noticed this 5/8 Beau Brummel Solingen Square Point - Straight Razor Place Classifieds could anyone let me know if this would be good for a beginner. I'm a little worried about the square/spike end but I like the design
    Shulzie, welcome to SRP. Great to see another Aussie here. Looks like a nice razor, the only thing I would say is that a round point would be a better choice for a first razor IMHO. That being said, it is not difficult to shave with a square point, just more likely to bite.

    Good luck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Schulzie View Post
    Wow that's a lot of information.thanks. I've been looking in the classifieds and noticed this 5/8 Beau Brummel Solingen Square Point - Straight Razor Place Classifieds could anyone let me know if this would be good for a beginner. I'm a little worried about the square/spike end but I like the design
    G'Day Shulzie, and welcome to SRP.
    That looks like a lovely razor.
    IME the best way to find out if a razor would be suitable for a beginner is to do what I did - ask the vendor.
    The guys here are out to help their customers - not just make a buck.
    They understand where you are coming from 'cause they have been there too and want to help you get started the best way possible.
    I wouldn't be too worried about the spike point - if you don't know where it is, it'll let you know.
    They don't take long to get used to.
    Hang on and enjoy the ride
    Hang on and enjoy the ride...

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    You could ask the vendor to "mute" the spike. That rounds it off _just a little bit_ so it won't bite as easily.

    . . . Charles

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