Thread: Time to Buy My First Straight Razor...

Ok Gentlemen,

It's time for me to purchase my first straight razor. I would like to purchase something from the Classifieds section because i need it to be shave ready. Not looking to spend more than $45 as this is my first real razor. Can anyone make a solid recommendation for me??? I understand that a round point is preferred for a newbie, and a wider blade as well. Oh, and i'll need a strop.

ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE HELPFUL, so thanks in advance!

I've been at this about 7 or 8 months now, so really I'm still a noob myself. Personally I prefer a spike point or at least a square. I've tried round pints and just don't like them as well. I'd not worry so much about what type of point they say a beginner should get, and just go for whatever looks more appealing to you. Then you won't have to buy another blade and retrain yourself on that style after you feel comfortable enough to get what you want. Get what you want from the start and learn with that.

My .02.

I'm still a noob too. I just got my razor from whippeddog.com. Sight unseen deal. $55 comes with poor man strop. The razor is shave ready and shaves like a dream.
It does look a little rough, but I think it just has character. Also he blunts the spike points, so they are as safe as a round point.

There's a couple on another site that are in your budget, and honed by a known excellent honer. PM me for details.

Welcome to SRP. In that price range the classifieds are your best bet if you can find one you like. As noted above,the point is not as important and a square point can be muted if you ask the seller. It may be a good idea to save up a little more cash. Unless you really know what you are looking for and search for a long time you will only get what you pay for. Be sure to avoid any razors w/ black rust near or on the bevel/edge. Black rust is the hardest to remove from a razor and usually requires the removal of a lot of metal. Hollow ground razors do not have the metal to sacrifice and a lot of time restoration costs exceed a razor's value.