Thread: new here, just had my first shave last night and need some advice.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Basically, even though you don't want to spend the dough to experiment you bought a worthless razor so you threw that money out and are again faced with spending more to get another razor. Trying to use that razor will just turn you off completely to straight shaving. I know that sounds harsh but it's the plain truth.

You might consider a disposable razor though not a straight it will give you a pretty good idea. Otherwise check our classifieds for a vintage piece that will come shave ready.

actually no i did not waste money on a worthless razor......as stated in the original post it was a gift
im considering a dovo best quality just have rationalize spending 80 on a razor

Tell us a little bit more about what you want out of a shave. for instance, my reasoning for liking straight razors is that I thoroughly believe that the modern world sacrifices quality for convienance, especially in the shaving department, and also that Gilletes have gotten so expensive.

so If Im spending twenty dollars on six razor cartridges each of which last me a week (If Im lucky) then an eighty dollar Dovo pays for itself in about six months. Now the only problem with this analogy is that Straight Razors are ADDICTIVE. Some folks on this forum spend more on shaving soap than I do on Food per year.

So why do YOU want to shave with a straight razor?

well i got a straight as a gift and after research wanted to give it a try, since its suppose to be the best shave you can get, with no ingrown hairs and less irritation all that good stuff. the price of cartridges is also a factor although they last me alot more than a week since i only shave every three days or so.

Hey nt4sell. Welcome. I am also pretty new here. I have a dovo best quality from SRD and it is awesome. $79.99. If you don't want to spend that much I would recommend whippeddog.com. Larry has a section under the "straight razors" tab for a sight unseen razor that has been honed for about$40. I have never bought a razor from him but just got a brush and have to say that he really seems to know what he is doing. The razor you get may not be the prettiest but I think, in reading other reviews, that it may be the way to go for you. "Very inexpensive. Good quality. Better than expected." That is the theme behind the reviews I have read about his razors. He is great to work with, knowledgable, and if you are not satisfied can send it back. Give it a try. At $40 I think it's a good deal.

Originally Posted by nt4sell

actually no i did not waste money on a worthless razor......as stated in the original post it was a gift
im considering a dovo best quality just have rationalize spending 80 on a razor

There's not a lot to rationalise. Eighty buckeroonies for a good quality razor that'll last you the rest of your life, give you a perfect shave, can become a tool of a cool hobby as valid as any other, a hobby which has many facets; with the accompanying creams, strops, soaps, etc...

It's a done deal as I see it.

the other night i decided to strop it and go for round two this time i did wtg and xtg and it still pulled quite a bit but i go a decent shave on some areas and finished with my mach five. still no nicks or razor burn. 24 hrs later the area i got ok with the straight is way smoother than the mach five against the grain. so i bought the dovo form vintage blades . im gonna give it a go.

Welcome to SRP I hope you find it as great a journey as I did, feel free to ask questions. Its a great group of guys here and very knowledgeable to boot. Excellent choice, I receaved one of those dovos from my girlfriend as a gift, its a wonderful little razor and a nice place to start. I just went through this journey including the price thing, but the beauty of this hobby is you can get to serviceable relatively cheap and upgrade as you feel the need.