Thread: 1st real razor purchase...what should I get?

Originally Posted by BGAndrea

Thanks for the replies thus far. I kind of fell in love with the following:

Dovo Imitation Tortoise Shell, 5/8" Carbon Steel Straight Razor - Professionally Honed

Vintage Blades LLC*::*Dovo Straight Razors*::*Dovo Carbon Steel Straight Razors*::*Dovo Imitation Tortoise Shell, 5/8" Carbon Steel Straight Razor - Professionally Honed

I have the brush, soap, etc. covered. I have been shaving with a DE for awhile and use the traditional stuff.

What do you recommend for a strop?

Also, do I need to get a special oil to protect the razor?

Anything I left out?

BGAndrea,

Again, those are all excellent choices.

If you are new to str8 razor shaving, I would recommend a 3" strop. There is no difference in the quality, just the width. The greater width alleviates the need to use an X pattern to strop your razor.

As for oil...Buy a small bottle of mineral oil from your local drugstore to lubricate the blade every couple of days.