- Joined
- Saturday January 2, 2016
- Location
- Liverpool
I first came across this site when I bought a really naff cheap straight and nearly decapitated myself in the process of 'learning'. May be not so drastic but I did a wonderful job of removing just enough skin to feel as if I was suffering the death of a thousand cuts. So I came here to be more learned and soon dropped the cheap welcome to traditional shaving kit, duly binned it (correctly please note) and replaced with a good old traditional DE. Loved the return after some 40 years and then moved in to the wonderful world of SE's. My shaving routine is now a mix of the two and feel very confident with either.
However I feel ready to try straights again except this time I have done all the reading, watched all the videos and ready to dip my toes. Plus of course I have become a damn site more learned in getting this far in terms of preparation, lathering, brushes and whateverelsy.
So a starter for 10 question. What next?
I get the general gist of try avoid a full hollow ground blade and go for something intermediate. So my question is which? I was looking at a Dovo and have a budget of around £150 including any strops or other accessories required (any other essentials?) but obviously open to any other wise suggestions as to which.
I know you chaps are always full of great ideas and guidance and do thank you in advance for any input.
However I feel ready to try straights again except this time I have done all the reading, watched all the videos and ready to dip my toes. Plus of course I have become a damn site more learned in getting this far in terms of preparation, lathering, brushes and whateverelsy.
So a starter for 10 question. What next?
I get the general gist of try avoid a full hollow ground blade and go for something intermediate. So my question is which? I was looking at a Dovo and have a budget of around £150 including any strops or other accessories required (any other essentials?) but obviously open to any other wise suggestions as to which.
I know you chaps are always full of great ideas and guidance and do thank you in advance for any input.