Interested in straight razors

I have only used DE razors and have very sensitive skin. I have heard that straight razors are good for sensitive skin. Is this true?
Doing some research on this has my head spinning!
Would you recommend trying a straight razor? If so, what is a good starting off point?
I have also seen the shavettes...are those just as good?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

Alright,there are a few ways to get started.

The cheapest is to get a shave ready Gold dollar or ZY brand razor that has been modified and honed to shave ready ness.

The other is to buy a restored vintage blade that is shave ready from an individual or dealer that can hone well.

Another way is a basic model Dovo or Boker that are currently under 88.00 usa dollars at The Superior Shave,or the retailer of your choice.
(avoid amazon) they do not deliver shave ready razors in my experience.

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I usually suggest at least a 5/8th's or 6/8th's size to a beginner, also a round point and hollow to quarter hollow ground, (though I prefer an extra hollow ground myself )

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Most importantly, go slow,do not rush along,enjoy the process and the knowledge will start making sense the longer you google search, forum search and read old advertising (older the better )

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Thank you for the info. I think I would prefer to find a vintage that has already been honed.
This may be a dumb question, but how often does that need to be done?

There is a gent named Baddad here in the forum,he might have a restored vintage he could let go (sell) that I know would be shave ready for you.
(If he doesn't, I meant no harm in tagging him here,just rest assured he knows his stuff )

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Many new guys will either accidentally allow the edge to rust,or use far to much pressure stropping,anticipate it needing rehoned within 30 days of receiving it.

After you learn the correct methods of applying it to your face,stropping and storage,I go 6 months or longer on a hone .

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No such thing as a dumb question good sir . :-)

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Lol. Sounds good. Thank you again!
I may post a WTB thread for vintage straight razors so see what is out there.

This thread is full of videos on the care of,and use of straight razors, it is here in the forum.


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