New Blades

[tac006]

I've never used a straight razor before, but have enjoyed my safety razor so much, I'm considering trying a straight blade. Any suggestions on where I should start?

 

[Captain Pre-Capsize]

Don’t waste your time on a Shavette - get a real straight.

 

[BrookR1]

whippeddog.com...get their sight unseen razor and poor man's strop kit with an extra strop.

There...beat everyone to it!

 

[tac006]

Haha... Awesome! I'll definitely check that site out. What's the frequency of maintenance on a straight razor? Sharpen pretty regularly I imagine...

Thanks for the info.

 

[grump]

Regular stropping will keep your razor in good shape for some time.

 

[SinnerinRehab]

Go read on Whippeddog. Larry has a lot of information. You will have a lot of questions and Larry will get you set up with a poor man's kit. Learn on that then go spend some more money. Then go look on TheSuperiorShave.com and Edsonrazors.com and bobsrazors.com. Oh, and Buy-sell-trade of course. Welcome to the addiction.

 

[tomjr]

i have heard great things about larry at whipped dog