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    Senior Member DSailing's Avatar
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    My first shave ready razor was a 6/8 Robuso from classic shaving honed by Lynn. I'm very happy with that purchase.

    In the meantime, I have purchase some 30 ebay razors for plans on restoration.

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    ZEEPK!!

    Too bad I didn't find SRP before making the purchase...

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    My first razor was a $35 Joe Chandler restore It's called the "Michigan Farmer" it was probably a promotional item given away by the magazine of the same name it was made in Germany and though It isn't nearly my best shaver I still have it

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    A 5/8 Dovo Silver Steel Ebenholtz. I love the look of it and it gives me a pretty good shave, although I have nothing to compare it to. Shortly I'll be adding to my stable of blades though...I have an IXL that needs some MAAS love and then the tough choice: sell or keep (there's no middle ground for me )

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    Mine was a Wapi, bought because it was cheap and I'm poor . They had good reviews so I bought 3, cost me about £5 each with shipping, plus picked up a cheap strop from the same place. I'm learning to hone with them, and I'll be replacing the scales with ones I plan to make myself.

    One day I'll buy something fancy, but it's a way off. I've been lucky to have had a nice brush (kent bk4) and strop (TM heirloom latigo) bought for me as presents. I'm fairly well set up for now while I learn the craft.

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    My first open razor purchase - a George Ibberson "Hamburg Ring" 7/8 full hollow ground. I bought it from a 'bits & pieces' stall at a local ploughing competition. It was an impulse purchase - it was there, it was Sheffield made and it was only £1. The best pound I ever spent. I had not realized until I took to using it that there was a method of shaving that avoided the razor burn and ingrowers that had plagued me for years of safety razor misery. Of course, then the RAD set in.....

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    My first purchase was two razors bought from a barber I know. He's been a barber for over 40 years. A C-Mon vintage wedge and a Double Duck Satinedge full-hollow, both 5/8. 25 dollars each.

    I bought them because they were sharp and the barber told me they were his two best shavers (out of a box of about 20 different razors). He no longer used them since he started using disposables years ago. They remain among my best shavers and I still use them regularly, especially the wedge. I now prefer a half-hollow to wedge of 6/8 or more.

    As far as brand goes, any good quality steel will do nicely. Most develop a fondness for certain brands based on personal preference/experience.
    Last edited by Sticky; 03-12-2008 at 11:38 PM.

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    Default Junkinduck's way

    I followed the same path as Junkinduck, going with the tortoise Dovo Special. I also second the importance of determining one's reference shave. Figuring out what an ideal shave is can be tricky because the state of the blade changes with each shave. A month later, I own five razors of different steels and widths and am engaged in the search for the shave I want to have every day. All I have learned so far is that each razor is an individual and that honing is an art that will only acquire through much, much practice.

    Rick

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    I purchased a Dovo 5/8" Stainless (#41) with Olive-wood
    scales as my first razor. I wasn't a big fan of the scales, so
    I eventually sold it. I do have the same blade in a pearlex
    handle and I absolutely love it.

    - Scott

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    Mine was the "no-name" 5/8 pictured here from our own JoshEarl. Despite lacking a name, it's a great shaver. With the cost of shipping and honing, he practically gave me the thing. Thanks again Josh!
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