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    Hello! New guy making an intro post, as I feel it's impolite to start posting without one.

    I'm located in the Berkeley area of California. Never shaved with a straight razor before, and am doing a lot of reading/learning before I start looking into it seriously.

    I currently shave with a Gillette Mach 3 razor; but I find the prices of replacement cartridges exorbitant, and the shaving process can be quite irritating for my face. I'm hoping a straight razor will give me better shaves at a lower price with less irritation.

    That's probably an adequate intro, but if you have any questions, go ahead and ask. After all, You'll be seeing a boatload of questions from me in the coming months!

    Jason

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason762 View Post
    Hello! .

    I'm located in the Berkeley area of California. Never shaved with a straight razor before, and am doing a lot of reading/learning before I start looking into it seriously.



    Jason
    At first Welcome.
    You are in right track please read Wiki
    Lastly be patient .
    it is not easy start with straight and be successful right away. Everyone has at first bleed, bad shave etc.etc.
    GL

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    Quote Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl View Post
    At first Welcome.
    You are in right track please read Wiki
    Lastly be patient .
    it is not easy start with straight and be successful right away. Everyone has at first bleed, bad shave etc.etc.
    GL
    Did that before I even registered for the forums

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    welcome mate
    i've only recently started with straights as well. i got my razor fromwww.dovorazors.com which is a good uk supplier. a good us supplier is www.vintagebladesllc.com take a look there for your needs. i would suggest buying german, you can get decent ones without spending all that much. i made a mistake of not reading up enough before i bought mine, so i ended up with a ****ty sanguine razor i got off ebay. eventually i bought a dovo. this is definitely a good resource for info and learning, watch the videos Videos - Straight Razor Place Forums and also the wiki.
    anyway, enjoy.
    cheers

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    Welcome Jason,
    As Sham said, there is quiet the 'learning curve,' with straight shaving, but its also alot of fun.
    So, i take it you have already aquired a straight razor and gear? If so, it would be cool to hear/see what ya got and what your experiences are, so far.
    The dudes on here are massively helpful, in making the learning experience much quicker and more gentle.
    Happy shaving.

    Mac

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    Welcome Aboard !

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    You don't do things by half, do you?!?

    Money doesn't seem to be a major concern for you, but the Dovo Renaissance is cheaper at Straight Razor Designs, it will be honed properly and you get another free hone of that blade included in the price. If that is the razor you have your heart set on, then that seems to be the place to buy from.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dannywonderful View Post
    You don't do things by half, do you?!?

    Money doesn't seem to be a major concern for you, but the Dovo Renaissance is cheaper at Straight Razor Designs, it will be honed properly and you get another free hone of that blade included in the price. If that is the razor you have your heart set on, then that seems to be the place to buy from.
    I try not to do things by half... like I said life experience.

    Money is a concern but again, like I said, after buying a cheap product, and spending twice it's value in repair, I found out it's generally better to buy top of the line if possible. No problems (usually).

    Also, I'm still young at 24 so this is something I'd be using for the rest of my life. Lotta years of use...

    Thanks for the heads up about the Renaissance at SRD. I don't have my heart set on it, but it is one of many I'm currently thinking about. I noticed they don't say if it's a half hallow or not.

    Is that something retailers generally leave out?

    Jason

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    here is the dovo renaissance
    seems to be full hollow
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    Welcome read the wiki ask many questions and go slow you will oneday produce bbs shaves but not right off the bat. The best advice I can give be patient as you learn to shave you will have oh no moments but with time they will become ah ha moments. Believe me there is nothulike a good shave.

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