Thanks guys, this is all great advice and has given me a lot to think about. Won't be jumping into anything too soon as I've got a ten month old boy keep me very busy.
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Thanks guys, this is all great advice and has given me a lot to think about. Won't be jumping into anything too soon as I've got a ten month old boy keep me very busy.
Hey Welcome to SRP Irish Shaver.
Somebody send that young Dad a Straight razor, go along with the razor and get him started.
That is not an argument.
Absolutely. It is a ritual. And if that is what one is looking for, cut-throat razors are perfect. They are not, however, if one is looking for an affordable, easy way to shave.
There is a time and place for everything. I enjoy shaving with a cut-throat razor. It is a tool, and it can be tremendous fun, but it is not the best tool for the job.
I think if you re read post #10 you will see that I can see no real advantage to using a straight razor compared to an SE or an aggressive DE or a slant DE as far as the end result is concerned. OTH the OP is not asking for the most economical way to shave, only whether it is too soon to try shaving with straight razors.
In my opinion your references to "people with small hands" and "Double edge razors are for girls's legs, or men with puny hands" could be better left to mud slinging political campaigns. In my opinion they are of less than no real value in answering the OP's question.
Bob
The straight razor - Straight Razor Place Library
Can be easier to use for beginners with coarse beards but much harder for edge restoration. At this point of your honing journey you don't need the extra challenge.
I think as the shaving skills using a DE are totally different from using a straight, like others have said just go for it! Learn all you can from places like SRP before you buy a straight. Watch all the videos & has been said try to get with a mentor in your area.
A 5/8" hollow ground razor would be a good place to start I would think. I haven't bought a new straight yet. Haven't felt the need & as I have learned more about razors & their care I just love vintage straight's & I have never spent over $30.00 for a razor. You could end up with a piece of junk from China for that $30.00 or get a fine American, English or German straight that with proper care will last you & your kids a lifetime. Buy a good strop & learn how to use it. I was able to get two vintage Shell horse hide strops that I love but there are many new strops for a good price that will work just fine.
Best of luck & great straight shaves!
Dave"Slawman"Huffman