Thread: Question about choosing a razor

In the Wiki you are going to find quite a bit of really good info about starting this hobby...

From the first razor recommendation and why to all the info necessary for the very first shave...

In fact this is the Wiki's strong suit it really does have a huge amount of info packed in there for the Beginner and it has all been well researched...

Straight Razor Place Wiki:Books/Beginners Guide - Straight Razor Place Wiki

And that is just the very start


My recommendation has always been the same for first razors

SHAVE READY !!!! from a Honemeister that you have total confidence in...

6/8 Round nose, Half hollow grind...

The reason is simple, it is the dead center razor...

6/8 is the middle size and a tiny bit easier to strop then a 5/8 for a beginner

Half Hollow grind, again dead center and the slightly stiffer feel is easier for a beginners tentative shaving strokes..

Round nose for the Illusion of safety trust me it will cut ya just as fast..

From this dead center start you can then decide what direction you want to go next...


Also, this razor I am talking about is available new....