Hi, interested in straight razor shaving, need advice on starter set
Hi everyone,
Lately, ive noticed that fusion blades cost heck of alot, that my electric brawn blades atleast cost 125$ per year (thats without the cleaning liquid) and i remembered that in Peru I had a straight razor shave (wel shavette i think ) and that it was the best shave ive ever had.
Now im looking into trying a SRS. I looked at recommended starter blades, read lots of articles on starting out, stropping honing etc...
however, im still kinda confuse for maintenance.
I was looking into buying this start kit :
Classic Edge 5/8 Black Straight Razor by DOVO
Classic Edge 5/8 Black Straight Razor by DOVO
For stropping, i was thinking of buying : ( this is before every shave right, around 25 to 50 strops?)
3" Chestnut English Bridle Leather Stropping Board
3" Chestnut English Bridle Leather Stropping Board
for maintenance (is this every 6 times i shave or just when I feel the blade losing sharpness ? )
Balsa Stropping Board with Chromium Oxide
Balsa Stropping Board
Im also looking to buy a boars brush and any recommended soaps.
Would I be good with this as a start up ?
Do I need oil for storing the blade ?or oil to put on the leather ?
Thanks everyone for the help.
Jean-Paul