Thread: Hello all! New member. I need all the advise I can get.

I recently became interested in straight razor shaving. I get my first shave next week at a local barber shop. i want to get set up with my own razor. i need advice on what i will need and the best equipment to start with. any help would be much appreciated.

Welcome to SRP

Sirstropalot has it right. Start with the Wiki. It has a wealth of info.

BTW, where are you located? Maybe there is someone close by who can answer your questions.

Welcome Sandhill,

I've just gotten myself started too. What kind of budget are you on? if i had the dosh I'd probably get a dovo bismarck from Straightrazordesigns with a strop kit. I had to go with a cheaper alternative as I'm on a low budget. I think you'll find everyone here to be very helpful and friendly. I found someone on this forum who lives near me and they offered to meet up with me and show me the ropes of honing right off the bat. So let people know where you're located as randydance said and maybe theres a mentor in you're area who can help =]

Thanks for the info guys. I will check out wiki. I want to buy American made. If the quality is there.

Here are 6 SRP members with a location of Riverside, Ca............

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...sername&order=

I used this SRP member search screen to find them. Just fill in the "Location" field.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/memberlist.php?do=search

and it looks like 40 members with a "Location" of Los Angeles

http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...sername&order=

Start sending out PM/emails to those in your area.

Hope this helps

I also checked Corona and Anaheim and found members in each so try the various names.
It looks like there are a whole bunch of SRP members in your area.

Thanks for the help. I went to a knife shop today and looked at several razors. they carried Dovo and Boker razors. Any suggestions on a good brand, size, etc...

Both are very good names. Size should be either 5/8" or 6/8" width of blade. Most new guys start off with a round point. Please understand they are not "Shaving sharp" from the factory no matter what the salesman says. We here at SRP have been thru that many times. You will need to have it sent out to one of the guys listed in the SRP Classified Ads/Services for honing. Be sure to get a strop and a quality shaving soap.

+1 to Randy's advice above.
And if the salesman says they can hone them ask him if they shave with them as well. If they don't they can't hone them.

Welcome to the forum Sandhill.


Mick