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Yeah, I've been really careful, as I just started with straights. I respected safety razors... I REALLY respect straights!

I just picked up an inexpensive second razor from the classifieds, 9/16 with a 1/4 hollow. It has a square end (toe), so I'll need to be more cautious. Will try it to see how the shave is different....

Well, a year from now, after I have a billion blades and am spending all my time on the classifieds looking for yet another blade, you can tell me "I told you so!" :D (hoping I don't get addicted to...

@BobH yeah, I could use my safety razor as the backup, and keep some blades around. Good idea! I think a second one will still make sense for when I start doing honing.

@Aggelos appreciate the advice on sidings.

I was thinking of a second blade from others' comments about having a spare, for when I send mine out to be honed (or in the case that I do the honing...

Thanks @pups10, @criswilson10, @carlmaloschneider, and others. I didn't know about the grind at all (I see I have a 1/2 hollow). It sounds like I'll have to just give it a try and pick one (that is...

Interesting approach to consider. Thanks.

Hi,

i have the Dovo 5/8" kit from SRD, as a recommended beginner's blade, and have started shaving with it. Working out well so far.

It sounds like, from what I'm reading, that I should have a...