You know it is. Maybe the most expensive, between razors and then eventually honing equipment...Cheers for the advice, I have sent him a message.
Seems like the best thing to do is go the vintage and hone route, I will let you know what comes of it.
I hope this isn't the start of another expensive shaving related addiction!
^This^Honestly don't waste your money on something that expensive for 2 reasons.
1. You won't know how greatbthe edge is when you get it, as you have nothing to compare it to. Being your first and all. It may actually still need honing - lots of people think by buying a new one they dont have to send it off to anyone, when it's (often) actually the other way around
2. You could get an excellent vintage straight razor, from someone who hones them (compulsory @Fergiebilly tag here), who usually sells them for around £50 but DEFINITELY HONED and therefore "shave ready". You'll save yourself £100 and learn what a great edge should feel like. Sometimes people sell good ones shave ready through the BST here, although you won't know its really shave ready - they probably won't tell you exactly how many uses it's had since it's last hone, or how well they've looked after that edge, so it can be a bit of a gamble. You could certainly buy one for £30-40 then send it to someone to hone.
Get a cheap paddle strop and some chromium oxide paste to help keep it sharp, and the whole lot will come in at less than £100, delivery included.
Some people dont listen to this advice as they want something "new and shiny". You could be smart and then get your new bling later
This is all excellent advice. On the topic of Chromium Oxide look for sources that at least specify the micron (0.5). Chromium Oxide is very variable.Honestly don't waste your money on something that expensive for 2 reasons.
1. You won't know how greatbthe edge is when you get it, as you have nothing to compare it to. Being your first and all. It may actually still need honing - lots of people think by buying a new one they dont have to send it off to anyone, when it's (often) actually the other way around
2. You could get an excellent vintage straight razor, from someone who hones them (compulsory @Fergiebilly tag here), who usually sells them for around £50 but DEFINITELY HONED and therefore "shave ready". You'll save yourself £100 and learn what a great edge should feel like. Sometimes people sell good ones shave ready through the BST here, although you won't know its really shave ready - they probably won't tell you exactly how many uses it's had since it's last hone, or how well they've looked after that edge, so it can be a bit of a gamble. You could certainly buy one for £30-40 then send it to someone to hone.
Get a cheap paddle strop and some chromium oxide paste to help keep it sharp, and the whole lot will come in at less than £100, delivery included.
Some people dont listen to this advice as they want something "new and shiny". You could be smart and then get your new bling later
You really don't have to. I did as it felt intuitive to me, but a number of people shave with one hand only.Thanks for all the advice everyone , ended up getting a shave ready vintage German (Solingen) and a mid priced strop.
Had my first shave today, ended up DFS (half of my face) and a cut on my left side, but overall pretty pleased.
Is it common practice to use both left and right hands?
Thanks for all the advice everyone , ended up getting a shave ready vintage German (Solingen) and a mid priced strop.
Had my first shave today, ended up DFS (half of my face) and a cut on my left side, but overall pretty pleased.
Is it common practice to use both left and right hands?
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