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I was reading on Dovo's website and they said razors need 48 hours between shaves to rest. Does that mean I need two?
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Yes definitely I would consider a classic vintage razor. My only requirement is that I can buy it from a UK source as I don't want to get hammered with import taxesHow would you feel about a restored vintage straight razor? Some people would say these are often some of the best ways to go for a beginner.. from the right people you can often get a fantastic quality vintage razor for less than what you might pay for even an average modern razor today. At first I used to have concerns about hygiene/safety but perfectly safe as it is brought to new metal. Also to me at least, a vintage razor has a lot of character.. there's just something about using a hundred year old razor over a brand new one fresh from the factory. But if you have your heart set on a new razor, that is understandable also!
Thanks for the tip. Going to check it nowI would definitely start my SR journey with shave-ready vintage...most of my SRs are antiques & vintage.
You can get a good vintage razor from billyji1 from Ebay. His ebay site has some shave-ready razors from £60 onwards and strops from £34 onwards. This ebay seller if from the UK. Do check it out...
We're not all walking around with hacked up faces. Respect the edge and proceed cautiously.I am real keen but have some reservations about cutting myself. A few nicks and cuts I'm not bothered about but deep gashes that would leave big scars I want to avoid.With practice will I be able to master it avoid deep gashes?
Buy one you like the looks of so you want to use it every day.And what's a good SR to start with? Dovo seem to have some really nice models. I like their Edo which is 5/8 width, not sure if that's good or bad for a beginner. And their Bismarck looks pleasant too.Thiers Issard also look amazing. As do the Japanese Kamisori but they look so sharp I wouldn't assume they are for beginners.
Most of my shaves are with asymmetrically-ground kamisori razors, and I use both sides. Works fine.Thank you, yes I came across that. That actually appeals to me as I wouldn't have to use my left hand
The cuts you get from a straight, at least on your face, are really likely to be no worse than a DE. You'll be so much more cautious, understandably, that your first shaves will be fine. It's once you think you know what you're doing, and your confidence gets in front of your ability, that you'll draw blood.
I got to my mid-teen shaves before I cut myself up. And the only bad cut was my thumb pad when I picked up the razor between passes inattentively and learned my lesson...
Go for it. The only regret straight shavers ever express is not starting sooner!
If you like the Dovo Edo I would get that instead of the Böker.I'm leaning towards either the Dovo Edo or this Boker
I am real keen but have some reservations about cutting myself. A few nicks and cuts I'm not bothered about but deep gashes that would leave big scars I want to avoid.
Same. No scar, but it was exactly a half-blade shavette that cut me up so badly I couldn't shave for a week. Never again.On the other hand, my most gruesome cut was caused by me being careless with a shavette loaded with half of a DE blade. It literally took a (small) chunk of skin from my cheek, just in front of my ear, and did indeed leave a scar.
Totally my fault, but I'm much more afraid of that shavette than any straight razor, which seem very forgiving in comparison.