Thread: Newbie Question

Hello all,

I just joined today, though I've been lurking for some time. Kudos to everyone who has contributed to this amazing site. I find myself drawn to it when procrastination seems the way to go over serious work. God bless you all.

I have only recently become interested in straight razor shaving. I currently live in Kawasaki, Japan and have been practicing with a disposable straight made by the KAI company. It's not nearly sharp enough I imagine as it has been catching and skipping on against and across the grain passes. But, I figure at the very least they have helped me get form down (?).

My main question is this: I've been eying the "Classic Black Straight Razor Set" over at Vintage Blades LLC (with the pre-honed option of course), but I'm wondering what advantage would I get out of dropping the extra $100 to get the "Ebony Silver Steel Straight Razor Set?" The Silver Steel looks more impressive, to be sure, but as a newbie will I be gaining something with the Silver Steel that would be noticeably missing with the Classic Black?

Any input would be greatly appreciated. It's good to be here.

John

Originally Posted by Grendelsan

....The Silver Steel looks more impressive, to be sure....

You have answered your own question!

One of the things that apeals to me is the various personal choices you have shaving. Many of them are a personal preference only.

If you like the look of the other razor, that's the one to get but from a functional standpoint both will be fine. If this is your 1st razor and you are just testing the waters to see of ypu like it, you may want to take the less expensive route. One good aspect of str8s is even if you do not like str8 shaving, you will be able to get back some of your investment by re-selling the razor for close to what you paid in most cases.

I hope that helps.

v/r

Allen

from a functional standpoint both will be fine. If this is your 1st razor and you are just testing the waters to see of you like it, you may want to take the less expensive route

+1. Both will shave you and there shouldn't be any great difference in the shaves as you are getting the razor honed through the sharpening service. If the difference in appearance is worth the difference in price right now, then get the more expensive. If not, then take the other.