What is a good straight razor combo for a beginner?

[Savor the Stick]

Originally Posted by e-man67

My barber straight razor shaves my neck which feels unreal. I would like to begin using a straight razor. What is a good combo kit online to buy to get started? Appreciate the feedback. I need a good honed razor with all the goodies.

Whipped Dog

Larry will take real good care of you.

You can try out good quality, used products...and if it works for you, you can upgrade to a more expensive razor later.

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by Savor the Stick

Whipped Dog

Larry will take real good care of you.

You can try out good quality, used products...and if it works for you, you can upgrade to a more expensive razor later.

I second this. I have one. It worked well, but the time it takes and the learning curve to be able to to it are tough. I shave others better than I shave myself with it.

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

I second this. I have one. It worked well, but the time it takes and the learning curve to be able to to it are tough. I shave others better than I shave myself with it.

My oldest boy and I mainly do the back of the neck of the other on a bi-weekly basis. Not much else do I do with it. I love my DEs.

[mhailey]

This is what I started out with. The new razor will not be shave ready, and will require honing to make it shave ready. I have since moved on to this, because it requires no honing, no stropping, and will not rust. Yes it is not a "true" straight, but it shaves just a good, but is much less forgiving. The blades are wicked sharp.