Thread: Choosing my first straight razor.

My first razor was a Wapi and you could do a lot worse. Unfortunately as you've noticed they are not as cheap or as easily available as they used to be. They do still come up for sale in various places though if you're patient. Ask in the seller forum and keep an eye on the bay.

After looking through some websites I am trying to choose between a Dovo and J Stevens from England. Anyone have any opinions on those razors?

I went with the dovo. I am trying to show an image of it but I can't seem to put an image in.

To add a picture, you must go to the Advanced button, not the post quick reply....

Then on the bottom, choose 'manage attachments'.

That's how to do it....

Good luck mate, can't wait to see it...

M

Originally Posted by shaver0011

I went with the dovo. I am trying to show an image of it but I can't seem to put an image in.

Which one did you go with ??? ill post the pic if you cant figure it out right now. mjhammer has it right though.
Click reply
Click "Advanced" button
Down a little bit below where you type theres a button that says "Manage attachments" click that and you can search your computer for the pic and then click "upload" Your golden after that.

They are awesome shavers & Lynn will have it shave ready... and I mean SHAVE ready lol.

These are the sellers photos, I hope he doesn't mind.

I like it. And LarryAndro was awesome to help me out so much in picking a razor.

Originally Posted by shooter74743

Where do you live? I ask this because you could possibly meet with someone and accomplish several things: trying a few razors, learning to shave, strop, and so on. Having a mentor would truly get you much farther than just reading or watching it on the computer.

For your first razor, the Dovo as mentioned above or pretty much any razor from Germany, France, England, or the U.S. from the classified's will be fine and it will state if it's shave ready or not. You can find plenty of affordable razors on this site...just stay away from EBAY. I repeat, stay away from EBAY. Too much junk to weed thru.

I live in Las Vegas. And thanks for the advice. I plan to stay away for ebay until I really know what I'm doing.

Dude, Maximillian is there...you should try to contact him! He makes, restores, and just might know a thing or two about a straight & how to use one. It could be worse and you could live close to someone like me...

Sweeeet.... That's a beauty!! Larry's a great help isn't he!! He helped me tons as well. Great man. His razor rolls are really nice too.. Did you get it from Whippeddog?? If so, that's great too. He's honed a few for me now, and they are great. Your gonna love it..

M