Thread: First Straight Razor

Originally Posted by mcnshave

Thanks guys. I think a French point or muted square makes a lot of sense.

Originally Posted by Michael70

I would shy away being new from a Spanish point with that point! That will grab you for sure. Maybe a more rounded French point or even a rounded toe < this would be my first and was for me would be best.

You cannot go wrong with the Ralf Aust round point 5/8 for $103...............easily one of my best razors and the cheapest to boot.

I think a few others recommended this exact razor as well and for great reason.

Good luck!

Yeah, you don't want to jump straight to a square point or even a Spanish point because they will bite ya! As I previously mentioned & many other agree, a French point or muted point would be your best option to start out with. Once you have been straight shaving for awhile, then you can try one of the others & see how they work for you! Good luck!

Originally Posted by jwy77

I agree, My first straight was the Ralf Aust 5/8. Very forgiving and well balanced. Until you have shaved a few times with one you will want a rounded point. Get a 3 inch strop. When I order mine I really didn't know what to get and didn't ask first. My 2 inch strop is working well but I am going to get a 3 inch.

If you order from SRD make sure to add the "World of Straight Razor" DVD, and Watch anything you can find about straight razor shaving by Lynn Abrams.

SRD sent everything I ordered (no back orders) before the shipping date promised.

Be patient, ask questions and ENJOY!! the shave.

jwy77 , That is good. When I first became involved in straight razor's, I ordered Lynn's dvd & it has helped me quite a bit including using a Dremel the correct way. If you don't use a Dremel the correct way, bad things will happen & in most cases, you can easily ruin a blade with one if you do not know what you are doing do I advise others to get the dvd because it is very informative. Thanks for the above post & also about the dvd.