Thread: Not sure which to choose for 2nd razor

I agree that you must perfect your technique, though why should you resist the wish and joy of a second razor? Moreover a second razor will fill the gap when sending the first one to hone. Being a beginner it could also happen a wrong movement on the strop and conseguent anticipated honing.
Go with the second one.
Choosing a second razor not too much different could be a good strategy:
If you have a 5/8, don't go larger than 6/8
If you have a Solingen carbon steel, stay on Solingen carbon steel
If you have a round point, stay on not too spiky point.
You can find many Dovo or a Boker or a Revisor that fit.
I like the Dovo carré, but if it's in your price range and you like I'd rather take a Dovo Bergischer loewe, great modern razor though 5/8 only. That's my preferred Dovo.
Not last, thing at some good used razor from classifieds because most old razors are great shavers and you can find many in mint condition.

I relied on my Dovo 6/8 when I bought it new, shaved for 6 months before purchasing another (which was vintage). Every razor after that was vintage, that might be a way to "branch out" if you feel you'd like to have another razor. Or try a wedge vs. a hollow grind, which is a bigger difference in shaving than 5/8 vs 6/8 in my opinion.

Thanks to all for your input. I think you are all pretty much telling me the same thing and that is if I am going to get a second razor don't stray too far from what I know until my skills are set and then have at it. I will check some vintage products out too. Thanks for the advice.

Joe