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    Being a newbie - I think thumb notches should be out until you learn to strop well - it is a fast way to either drop your blade on the floor while stropping or cut your strop as there is a bit less to hold.

    I think jimps are nice but not necessary - any standard straight that has a good neck (if that is the right termininology) will work well and allow for a balanced hold.

    I also think shoulderd blades versus shoulderless are best when beginning and learning to hold a straight proper.

    This is strictly speaking from my own experience and each person has learned differently on different blades with or without success. thats my disclaimer

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    I don't have a ton of shaving experience, but I started with an unjimped, shoulderless Wosty. It worked out fine, but at first I had trouble with sliding down the shoulder grind... even with dry hands, I think jimps would be a big help...and a shoulder.

    I'd say I wouldn't advise them as a must, but they certainly might be a deciding factor between two equally priced decent razors.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nun2sharp View Post
    Dry hands preclude the necessity of jimps IMO, they do look good and add reassurance to the novice. BTW why a "death grip"? Please read Jimmys sig line next chance you get.
    There was a lot of adrenaline that first shave. Things are more relaxed now so I still like jimps, but not having them hasn't been an obstacle either.

    for instance with this purchase I made just moments ago!http://rurl.org/1sko

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    Beautiful new razor you've got there!

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    I've yet to slip while shaving. I have 2 razors that have jimps while the others don't. The jimps definately provide the extra "grip", a peace of mind that you're less likely to slip for the new straight shaver.

    Not having them isn't a big deal to me. Inspite of my being new to it I'm glad I was able to adapt quickly.

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