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03-06-2013, 05:00 PM #1
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A little background...my 30th birthday was coming up, I wanted to start acting like a gentleman and get out of some old bad habits. More or less act like a man instead of a kid if that makes any sense; it's somewhat hard to explain in writing. Some friends have laughed at it all but I honestly see a change I dress nicer, respect others even more than before, swear less and feel like I'm a grown up (at 30 this really feels like a minor accomplishment). I started getting into a lot of different things like what to wear for certain events, how to take better care of myself and stumbled on wet shaving.
Fast forward a few months and a little more $ than I thought I would spend and I've made the transition from a cartridge to DE to a Feather SS shavette. I started to think about things I'd like to pass down and for some reason the Feather doesn't really seem to fit in with it all, I can just picture a grandkid or son saying thanks for the plastic handle replaceable blade straight and not feeling like it was something worthy of being an heirloom etc.
I've started to look into getting a traditional straight. I can't see myself using one exclusively but again two months ago I couldn't see myself using the feather without being terrified. Hopefully I can gain a little knowledge and pick up a nice straight in the next few months and be fully converted. The entire reason for going with the Feather was the convenience, I'm currently in the Coast Guard and on a ship so I absolutely needed something that was shave ready with no fuss due to time and environment constraints.
Now to open up a can of worms...where would you suggest finding a reasonable shave ready straight for a good price and has anyone here that's used a Feather before comment on what the closest straight equivalent would be in terms of grind and size...
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03-24-2013, 02:36 AM #2
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Check out the Classified ads here on SRP for a good deal on vintage straight razors. Stay away from Ebay. BTW, please click on "Settings " at the top of this page and include your location in your profile. That way we can help you better.Randolph Tuttle, a SRP Mentor for residents of Minnesota & western Wisconsin
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03-24-2013, 02:47 AM #3
Welcome!
I welcome you to the most friendly, helpful and informative site on the web!
As Randy suggested, stay away from FleaBay and check out the classified here at SRP. When I started, I got some very nice shaving and very affordable razors here! I also have a good friend who is a Mentor here that could help you out with a beginner’s razor that I guarantee will have a nice edge on it!
With a true straight, at the very minimum you will need a strop to maintain an edge on a straight!
Let us know how we can help you! That’s what I love about SRP! Fellow enthusiast more than willing to help another fellow out!
As a Vet, I thank you for your service!!!
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03-24-2013, 02:58 AM #4
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Thanked: 1Thanks for the warm welcome. I ended up purchasing a Scheon Burg 665 from a forum member that was shipped out today, the plan is to have it is something to compare to and buy a true beginners razor to learn on more or less if that makes sense. I've been strop shopping and just can't make up my mind yet, but probably need to get it figured out asap.
Last edited by maich; 03-24-2013 at 03:06 AM.
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03-24-2013, 03:20 AM #5
When I started my venture for a strop a did a lot of research.
I started with the Illinois #827, I have a few and I keep going back to my Illinois,
After speaking with a valued member from this forum I no longer "look" for a replacement.
Although not an expensive strop by many standards the draw and finish from it suit me well.
I have passed on a couple to others but this one will remain with me for a long time.
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03-24-2013, 03:46 AM #6
I second the motion about the Illinois 827!!! While I have others, it’s always in use especially right after I hone!! There are so many times that I just want to go back and remember what a nice job it does!
It’s very affordable and will serve you well!!
My only regret is that they don’t make it in a 3” wide version! However, there again, it keeps my X pattern current and in good form!!
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03-27-2013, 11:26 PM #7
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Thanked: 1First shave with a real straight today and it went great. It felt huge compared to the feather in a good way, my cheek was one swoop and the cream disappeared. I don't have a strop yet so unfortunately the next shave is going to have to wait. Feedback was crazy honestly I could hear and feel what seemed to be every whisker that was being cut which I assume is due to the blade thickness and I'm not sure if I'm crazy about that. No cuts, two passes and no irritation which seems like it's about all I could ever ask for on a first run.
Pics of my Japanese family all together lol.
Now to find a strop and fast