Do you recommend vintage, or new?
first straight razor.
- Thread starter Cognati Crotty
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Either, so long as it is shave ready.
+1.....
Steve56
Ask me about shaving naked!
I'd recommend starting with older razors in good shape so you can - at a much cheaper price - identify what you like in terms of blade shape, tang style/shape, heavy or hollow grinds, etc. once you know, you can buy a new one with a better idea that you will be happy with it.
Cheers, Steve
Cheers, Steve
Shave ready gold dollar that way ur not out a million bucks if u don't like it
For me it is a preference thing. Do you see yourself wanting to go the vintage route or do you see yourself wanting to go the new route? Razors both vintage and new were/are constructed to shave a face. My face can rarely tell the difference between a newer Dovo and a hundred year old razor. The beauty of this hobby is that you can be an individual no matter what choice you make, otherwise you would stick with cartridge razors. The BST is always a good starting point as is the vendor area. There always seems to be a good mix of older and newer brands, so the choice is yours.
Slash McCoy
I freehand dog rockets
More bang for the buck with an American vintage. And you can resell without taking a beat.
Can't believe I am the first to suggest this. BOTH!!!! 
Pick up whatever suits your eye-the absolute MUST is it must be truly shave ready.
Can't believe I am the first to suggest this. BOTH!!!!
Lol.
As said above, either will be fine so long as it's properly honed.
+1 And I suggest a cheap one in order to make practice on both shaving and honing.
