Thread: Hello, new member here

Hello,

My name is Wade, I've been lurking your site for a month now and decided to join. I want to make a switch to a straight razor after years of throwing money away on cartridges. I have a few questions I am confident you all can help me with.
I have not bought anything yet, and know this is an investment so....

1. I am looking at getting a Dovo 5/8 imit. tortoise shell. I figured this would be a good starting point and there are almost no new razors of reputable brands in stock anywhere but this one is available and I like how it looks. I would like to get something preferably with wood scales ( I woodwork in my partime as a hobby, so I am quite drawn to some of the beautiful razors out there) but figure If I enjoy straight razor shaving that is something I could get later down and road. Any thoughts on this particular Dovo?

2. How much should I spend on my first strop? I'm on a budget so I can't go crazy right away, but really want to make the jump and have some extra cash now to get started.

3. Is a razor, strop and soap enough to get me started until a month or so?

Thanks for having me!

Welcome to SRP

Russell

Welcome aboard! Check the Buy, Sell, Trade section!
~Richard

Welcome and enjoy your stay and watch some of the excellent Utube demonstrations on SRP

Welcome in,

If you have a belt grab a butter knife and practice with the spine side of it.

Get the flip and muscle memory down.


The SRD, Illinois (From), and Big Daddy are all affordable quality products.

I do not have any experience with the Whipped Dog strops.

Thanks for the tip, I think I'm leaning toward the Illinois. I ordered my razor last night.

Hi and welcome to SRP