Thread: Hello from NSW Australia

Hello I've been reading alot of information about staight razor shaving over the past few days. I'm pretty keen to get started what I would like to know it what type of razor to use to get started and which metal is best for a beginner.
Thank you.

Hey Schulzie.
If you want some technical stuff here ya go : The straight razor - Straight Razor Place Wiki
Metal will be pretty irrelevant to a beginner but a properly sharp razor is everything. 5/8 - 6/8 is a good size to start with.
Lots of other things to consider ,like stropping ,prep & lather but do your research & ask questions.

Welcome brother.

I would suggest buying a shave ready vintage blade from a reputable member of the forum here. The SRP Classified listings will see you right.

Read the wiki too. Most of all have fun

Wow that's a lot of information.thanks. I've been looking in the classifieds and noticed this 5/8 Beau Brummel Solingen Square Point - Straight Razor Place Classifieds could anyone let me know if this would be good for a beginner. I'm a little worried about the square/spike end but I like the design

Originally Posted by Schulzie

Wow that's a lot of information.thanks. I've been looking in the classifieds and noticed this 5/8 Beau Brummel Solingen Square Point - Straight Razor Place Classifieds could anyone let me know if this would be good for a beginner. I'm a little worried about the square/spike end but I like the design

Shulzie, welcome to SRP. Great to see another Aussie here. Looks like a nice razor, the only thing I would say is that a round point would be a better choice for a first razor IMHO. That being said, it is not difficult to shave with a square point, just more likely to bite.

Good luck.

Originally Posted by Schulzie

Wow that's a lot of information.thanks. I've been looking in the classifieds and noticed this 5/8 Beau Brummel Solingen Square Point - Straight Razor Place Classifieds could anyone let me know if this would be good for a beginner. I'm a little worried about the square/spike end but I like the design

G'Day Shulzie, and welcome to SRP.
That looks like a lovely razor.
IME the best way to find out if a razor would be suitable for a beginner is to do what I did - ask the vendor.
The guys here are out to help their customers - not just make a buck.
They understand where you are coming from 'cause they have been there too and want to help you get started the best way possible.
I wouldn't be too worried about the spike point - if you don't know where it is, it'll let you know.
They don't take long to get used to.
Hang on and enjoy the ride

You could ask the vendor to "mute" the spike. That rounds it off _just a little bit_ so it won't bite as easily.

. . . Charles