Thread: Question about choosing a razor

Originally Posted by MickR

Your question isn't very clear as my answer will be another interpretation to those above it. A round 'pointed' razor would be better for a beginner rather than a 'Spike' or a 'Square' end razor. A spike or square is more likely to catch an unwary noob and give a cut. So for a first razor I'm going to recommend a round nose or maybe even a French tip razor. To keep it sharp all you'll need to start with is a cheap strop. Once you've finished cutting the crap out of that one and don't think you'll cut up any more strops I'd recommend another one to keep it sharp, but not one of mine, they're not for a new bloke to learn on, they won't take a beginners major mistakes too well. Is that the advice you were looking for?


Mick

I took the question the same and couldn't agree more...round point means both earlobes likely still present after first few shaves. I used a relatively cheap Illinois strop (sliced her all to Hades BTW) to get started...she still hangs as a reminder of how little I knew then. (My wife serves to remind me of how little I know now...)