Hi all,
I am new to shaving with straight razors, so new that I don't yet have one and am looking for advice on how to get off the ground.
In looking for a straight razor I was on th trail of an entry level DOVO or a Broker Classic but then read some bits and pieces about the entry grade razors being poor and a cleaned up vintage being the way to go, which appeals.
I am looking to part with not much more than £100 for a razor, happy to go 5/8 or 6/8, and also am looking for a strop.
Being new I am not sure how I am going to take to it so don't want to blow too much money but also want something that will last me a good while.
Any advice on a solid starting set up would be gratefully received.
The newbie box looks great and may be something I would look to get into in the future but for now I just wanted to get started.
Thanks!
I am new to shaving with straight razors, so new that I don't yet have one and am looking for advice on how to get off the ground.
In looking for a straight razor I was on th trail of an entry level DOVO or a Broker Classic but then read some bits and pieces about the entry grade razors being poor and a cleaned up vintage being the way to go, which appeals.
I am looking to part with not much more than £100 for a razor, happy to go 5/8 or 6/8, and also am looking for a strop.
Being new I am not sure how I am going to take to it so don't want to blow too much money but also want something that will last me a good while.
Any advice on a solid starting set up would be gratefully received.
The newbie box looks great and may be something I would look to get into in the future but for now I just wanted to get started.
Thanks!