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  1. 05-19-2013, 01:21 AM #1
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    Default New to straight shaving from FL

    Hi everyone,
    Curious of straight shaving and would really would like to give it a go. Trying to find some info on a straight razor that is budget and newbie friendly.

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    Russell
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  2. 05-19-2013, 02:24 AM #2
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    Welcome to the forum Russell

    Datsots is right on where to start looking, make sure to check out the library linked at the top of the forum.

    Great information in there to help get you started, and if you have questions ask away, a great community here very helpful with tons of experience.
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  3. 05-19-2013, 02:25 AM #3
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    +1 on the Dovo Best Quality. I've been using that the last few weeks and it has really been an enjoyable experience at the lavatory.

    Straight razor shaver and loving it!
    40-year survivor of electric and multiblade razors
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  4. 05-19-2013, 11:30 AM #4
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    Welcome Russell. Where do you live in Florida? My suggestion is to find a reasonably priced vintage razor to begin with. Why spend a lot of money on a razor and then find out you don't enjoy straight razor shaving. Unless, of course, you are holding that winning Powerball ticket that was sold in Florida last night. Then you can buy any dang razor that you please. I haven't checked my ticket yet, but if I won the $600 million you can have the pick of any of my razors.

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  5. 05-19-2013, 12:20 PM #5
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    Thanks everyone for the advice. I am defiantly looking at vintage blades just don't know how to hone the blade myself what would be a fair price on a vintage starter blade? And Wait I'm over by Eglin Afb

    Russell
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  6. 05-19-2013, 02:01 PM #6
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    A panhandler, hey? There are several nice shave ready razors in the classified section selling between $60 - $90. Remember, you should also have a strop to maintain the edge of your razor. Without a strop you will soon find shaving very uncomfortable. With proper stropping you can maintain a shave ready edge for a long time before you have to have it "touched up" with a hone. Stropping is a necessary skill that is just as important as perfecting your shaving technique. Read all you can about the basics of this art before leaping in. There are many good videos on YouTube that will help you along your way.

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    Welcome to SRP.

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    Hey Russ I am stationed at Eglin as well! Ok only for another week or so. I leave for Osan soon. If I can do anything to help let me know!
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    Been to Osan many times, always had a great time, hard livin though. Enjoy
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