Thread: What to buy for first timer? Please help.

It may be on here somewhere but....can not find. What would everyone suggest for a first time razor.
CArbon steel? Stainless? Strops? Stones and paste needed...I ma leaving for a long trip and wish to get what I need. I will say in touch with SRP however!
Bouie

Visit the classifieds young Jedi. Don't get hung up over such things as stainless steel, fancy scales, etc... Get yourself something like a 5/8 to 6/8 round point. Most are shave ready (it will say so in the ad). Then you will need your soap, strop and a brush. Strops can be found in the Vendor's Corner forum. Or if you would prefer, get a starter set from Kenrup (a member here). You will get a good razor and strop at a reasonable price. Lots of places sell nice badger brushes for $30 or less. Soap or cream is purely a personal choice.

When you have some experience, you will be in a much better position to start looking at a razor that more suits you needs and wants.

I would suggest that you do some reading - the sticky post in this section and
What Every Beginner Should Know - Straight Razor Place Wiki for starters.

There are many options and what to get is a matter of what your is your budget and what is important to you in a razor. Other than that if I were you I wouldn't worry too much about the steel. The razor is far more important than the steel it's made of.

Originally Posted by gugi

I would suggest that you do some reading - the sticky post in this section and
What Every Beginner Should Know - Straight Razor Place Wiki for starters.

There are many options and what to get is a matter of what your is your budget and what is important to you in a razor. Other than that if I were you I wouldn't worry too much about the steel. The razor is far more important than the steel it's made of.

+1 This is the way to go!

Just to add a different viewpoint....I'm not so sure learning to staright razor shave is best on a long trip or vacation. The first month of this road is usually a tough one with nicks, dulled razors, etc..... Maybe it is best once in a fixed place with time to devote to it.


Tony

Classifieds, yes, but I'd caution you against a round point. Those ones like to nick me. With a spike point, I can see exactly where the edge ends. Seems to make all the difference.

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