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    Default New razor VS. Old Razor for beginner

    Hey guys,

    New to wet shaving and looking to get a nice straight that I will be able to learn on. What are your opinions of buying a brand new razor as a beginner or finding something vintage from the classifieds that has been well maintained.

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    I usually stay with vintage, as you can get a top quality razor for a relatively small amount of cash. Just have to make sure you're buying something that's in good shape. New razors are nice, but it's difficult to procure a high quality new razor for what I would consider a reasonable amount of money. New razors also lack the "vintage vibe", but then again, they have their own "Patrick Bateman" thing going on.

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    No difference IMHO, just make sure you get a quality shave ready blade.
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    I'd suggest a used straight razor for a beginner. You can always buy a brand new one later, when you have a better feel for what you like.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mainaman View Post
    No difference IMHO, just make sure you get a quality shave ready blade.
    +1. Buy whatever catches your eye. New and vintage razors are both great.

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    Once you've been doing this awhile, you will likely gain an appreciation for the historical significance of the vintage razors, and possibly regret spending 100$ to $300 on a new razor that works just as good as an old one

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    don't spend to much money in the beginning until your sure you really like straight razor shaving. As long as they are honed by someone who knows what he's doing a vintage one that costs not to much should do, you can take it from there.

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    Buy from a reputable vendor if you are going to get a new one. Make sure that it is honed and shave ready.

    If I could do it all over again, I would have went with a vintage blade from the classifieds here. They can be had at a fraction of the cost and will most likely shave as well or better than some new production razors.

    Edit: Nice to see a fellow Long Islander! Where in Suffolk are you?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ruhaggard View Post
    Hey guys,

    New to wet shaving and looking to get a nice straight that I will be able to learn on. What are your opinions of buying a brand new razor as a beginner or finding something vintage from the classifieds that has been well maintained.

    Thanks
    I don't think the razor matters as much as how well it is honed. You need to find out how a well-honed razor feels so you can learn to hone it yourselves.

    Straight razor shaver and loving it!
    40-year survivor of electric and multiblade razors

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    My first straight razor in 1973 was on the order of a Dovo Best Quality and I think Dovo probably made it, but it was a Cutlery World. I wanted my own and I wanted something not owned by anyone else to start with. Personal preference and I was only 21 at the time. Since then however, I have bought more than my share of some pretty nice vintage razors and some not so nice ones now that I think about it. Take your time and look around. Go for what fits your pocket book and looks good to you. Take a look in the wiki for some help on good brands.

    Have fun.

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