What is a good straight razor combo for a beginner?

RevSmoke · 12-03-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

I second this. I have one. It worked well, but the time it takes and the learning curve to be able to to it are tough. I shave others better than I shave myself with it.

My oldest boy and I mainly do the back of the neck of the other on a bi-weekly basis. Not much else do I do with it. I love my DEs.

mhailey · 12-04-2012, 10:09 AM

This is what I started out with. The new razor will not be shave ready, and will require honing to make it shave ready. I have since moved on to this, because it requires no honing, no stropping, and will not rust. Yes it is not a "true" straight, but it shaves just a good, but is much less forgiving. The blades are wicked sharp.

12-04-2012, 10:09 AM	#2
mhailey Splitter of Hairs Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Matt Location: out west Posts: 492 Trading: (21)	Re: What is a good straight razor combo for a beginner? This is what I started out with. The new razor will not be shave ready, and will require honing to make it shave ready. I have since moved on to this, because it requires no honing, no stropping, and will not rust. Yes it is not a "true" straight, but it shaves just a good, but is much less forgiving. The blades are wicked sharp. __________________ Never try and teach a pig to sing. It frustrates you and irritates the pig.