First post here, by the way. I've done my best to read through all of the newbie links/threads/reviews/faq, so please forgive me if I'm going over old information.
Up until this point, I've shaved with first an electric, then a cartridge razor with cheap foam. Never used a brush. I'm tired of the inevitable razor burn (sensitive, dry skin), and I'd like to start doing it right. The course of my research brought me here. My birthday is coming up, so I'm initiating a list of what I'm wanting to get.
First of all, is it a bad idea to just take the plunge and go for a straight razor right off the bat? I have pretty good dexterity with my right (shaving) hand - though my left thumb doesn't work due to an old injury. I realize that I'm in for some cuts/nicks/burn jumping without a parachute, but is this okay?
Secondly, any specific advice to someone starting out this way?
Thanks in advance!
Up until this point, I've shaved with first an electric, then a cartridge razor with cheap foam. Never used a brush. I'm tired of the inevitable razor burn (sensitive, dry skin), and I'd like to start doing it right. The course of my research brought me here. My birthday is coming up, so I'm initiating a list of what I'm wanting to get.
First of all, is it a bad idea to just take the plunge and go for a straight razor right off the bat? I have pretty good dexterity with my right (shaving) hand - though my left thumb doesn't work due to an old injury. I realize that I'm in for some cuts/nicks/burn jumping without a parachute, but is this okay?
Secondly, any specific advice to someone starting out this way?
Thanks in advance!