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Hello everyone - I have been a dedicated wet shaver with a DE razor for over two years now and have decided that the time is right to try a straight razor. Any suggestions on the size and type of razor would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers - Dave

Hey there,

I would recommend checking out straight razor designs if you haven't already done so. They have monthly specials, and also sell complete set ups that include a brush, razor, strop and soap. They are pretty good deals, and the razors come honed Lynn.

Good luck.

+1 for checking out SRD for getting started, as for razor size, I think most here would probably recommend a 5/8 razor for your first. That size is fairly easy to maneuver around one's face without much difficulty. Once you have the technique down for shaving with a straight, then the fun begins trying out differents sizes and types of grinds.

Hi Dave and welcome to SRP.
Am I to assume that you are in Australia?
Hang on and enjoy the ride

I used a DE for 15 years before finding this site...

Any straight will shave, it's all a matter of personal taste and budget.

Just stay away from cheapo ebay specials and get something professionally honed.

Ejoy,
Jeff.

Thanks for the welcome. I am going to buy a restored razor from SRD - not sure I can wait for the post from US to Australia though!!

Welcome to SRP

You have a lot of company if your in Australia.

Watch the following Forum for Razor Meets in your area......

Get Togethers and Meetings

BTW, click on "Settings" above and enter in your "Location" then you can be notified of future Razor Meets in your area.


Use this search screen & fill in your "Location" to find other SRP
members in your area.........

http://straightrazorplace.com/memberlist.php?do=search

Be sure to Strop for 30-50 round trip laps just before each and every shave. Your face will say thank you!


Hope this helps,

Originally Posted by OzDave

Thanks for the welcome. I am going to buy a restored razor from SRD - not sure I can wait for the post from US to Australia though!!

+1 to what randydance said.
If you are in BrisVegas I can lend you one, if you would like, until yours arrives.
Also, have a look in the classifieds for Aussie vendors too.
They do great work and the postage is less.
Hang on and enjoy the ride