Thread: Lost

I am new to all of this "forms and shaving this way". I'm from Dallas area so is there a group for Dallas. I use a dovo shavette. Is there anyone who would like to post back and forth with me on all that would be helpful. I also didn't know if there was a group that meets up in Dallas?

Welcome to SRP. I'm sure you'll get some replies but in the meantime check out the SRP library beginner's guide here . Lots of good stuff in there to help you out.

I learned alot from watching videos at Instructional Videos : Shave Nation - Shaving Supplies but I still have alot to learn.

Well, are you looking to move on from the shavette to the actual straight?

Yes! I was looking into the Vintage Blades LLC::Dovo Straight Razors::Dovo Stainless Steel Straight Razors::Dovo Ivory Micarta, 5/8" Stainless Steel Straight Razor - Professionally Honed for my first real blade lol. I have had the shavette for about 2 months now. But when I ask about proper maintenance I get lots of different info. I just feel so lost now that I am looking into real blades. I did hear that thiers and dovo are some of the best and to stick with them.

Originally Posted by USMCChaps

I did hear that thiers and dovo are some of the best and to stick with them.

If you are looking for a new razor, and assuming you are not interested in a custom, one-of-a-kind job, then those would be the two makers I would recommend. There are other alternative out there such as vintage blades that have been restored and honed.

Before buying from this or any other vendor, it is worth verifying that the blade has actually been honed by a pro and not simply 'factory' honed. There can be a big difference!

I'll PM another alternative for you in a minute.

Originally Posted by USMCChaps

I am new to all of this "forms and shaving this way". I'm from Dallas area so is there a group for Dallas. I use a dovo shavette. Is there anyone who would like to post back and forth with me on all that would be helpful. I also didn't know if there was a group that meets up in Dallas?

Hi, USMCChaps, and welcome to SRP! You'll find that every single member here is willing to help those with any questions they may have.

Thank you so much. It is just so easy to get lost. Vintage Blades LLC::Razor Strops::Vintage Blades Red Latigo 3" Hanging Razor Strop with "D" Rings Im also looking at this strop. I also would need to get Strop Paste too correct? I don't have a clue on that one. But after that I should be good correct?

Originally Posted by USMCChaps

Thank you so much. It is just so easy to get lost. Vintage Blades LLC*::*Razor Strops*::*Vintage Blades Red Latigo 3" Hanging Razor Strop with "D" Rings Im also looking at this strop. I also would need to get Strop Paste too correct? I don't have a clue on that one. But after that I should be good correct?

USMCChaps:
Many members here at SRP do not use paste on their strops. Others use it religiously. I am one of the former because I think it depends on the strop itself and how often you will be using it. Again, you will (unfortunately) find several differing opinions on this topic.
For a rookie, I think that a brand-new unused strop requires no paste, just daily hand-rubbing to break it in and maintain it.

Originally Posted by USMCChaps

Thank you so much. It is just so easy to get lost. Vintage Blades LLC*::*Razor Strops*::*Vintage Blades Red Latigo 3" Hanging Razor Strop with "D" Rings Im also looking at this strop. I also would need to get Strop Paste too correct? I don't have a clue on that one. But after that I should be good correct?

'Need' would, I think be an overstatement. I have shaved with a straight for a number of years now and have never used any strop treatments/pastes at all. Just an occasional rub with the palm of my hand prior to stropping has worked for me.

Unfortunately there are few clear-cut answers when it comes to this stuff, so I imagine plenty of guys will insist that you absolutely must have strop paste. The reason is pretty simple: that works for them, so they are absolutely right too. Personally, I'd try the strop without any kind of paste/treatment. You can always add it later if you like, but I imagine it's pretty difficult to remove once applied.