Advice for shaver with some experience
Hey all,
I'm a barber of 2 years, and have been using disposable straight edge on myself ever since I started. Shaving others and myself has made me comfortable with the edge, but I want to move up.
Thankfully findg this site
Provides me some advice before I get into buying one. Since I’ve already gotten past the basic techniques, I’m not looking for a “beginner” blade.
While cost is not a huge issue, I want something PRACTICAL. A good all around razor. I’ve decided on DOVO and been looking at Bismark and Renaissance, but according to the Help Files Straight Razor History and Care, these razors are more collectors items and are not the most practical.
I have a full, thick, wiry beard and need something that shaves well. Any advice on Width, Metal, Brand Series?
Thank You
Thank you all for the responses. Unfortunatley, the barbers I work with use the same style straight edge that I use and probably haven't used a strop and stone for half a century (Most are elderly) So they're either too old to remember or too young to have never used one.
Since I know that DOVO is a trusted brand, My concern is width and metal. Since Carbon Steel dulls quicker would it be better to get stainless since I have a thicker beard? Would there be a significant difference between 5/8 and 6/8?
I've been looking into the "Ebony" Razor on VintageBlades, Anyone have some feedback on this?