Thread: First post, with ? on a Bluebeard's Revenge kit

Hey gents, first post here on the forum. I'm looking to get into straight razors and have been instructed to begin with disposables. I've been using Gillete style cartridge razors for a while and am frankly unhappy with the long term cost and quality of the shave. I've done a little research on the subject and my long term goal is to transition into reusable blades that I can restore...as can be found at antique markets with ease around these parts. I'll do some more reading up before deciding anything but did come up with the Bluebeard's Revenge kit which I can purchase on ebay. My question for now is, does anyone have experience with this brand, and is it worth the cost for one of their packages?

Thanks in advance and I look forward to browsing the forum.

I'd go straight to a straight (scuse the pun) and not worry about a shavette type razor 9if that's what you're talking about). As mentioned, buying from here is a good choice; I've bought almost all of my razors from this site. Generally, I think you'll find guys here are genuinely interested in helping new guys out and won't lead you astray. if you buy a 'shave ready' razor from here you'll know it pretty much is shave ready.

I believe the Bluebeard's Revenge cream has some sort of ingredient in it that retards hair growth, which seems really creepy and weird to me. As soon as you start shaving with a straight you'll wish you shaved MORE, not less!

Carl

Seems like a lot for 40 bucks. I got a straight kit for about that and the razor was junk steel , the soap dish cracked before I finished the soap, the brush I just did a video on "how to" take apart and put a new knot in and the strop is basically a nicked up show piece. This kit looks a lot different. Just saying... if your goal is a straight go straight to it. Make sure you get shave ready by somebody that actually knows what that means. You can always sell it off if you don't like it but I bet you do just the opposite and buy a ton more like the rest of us. :<0)

Cool, seems as though I'll skip out on the "Bluebeard Kit", was hoping for a simple startup but I've seen some KISS, bare essentials, in some of the threads and may startout along the lines of those. Thanks for the responses.

Saves in the long run believe me. I went the other way.

Try a starter kit from Whipped Dog. I've heard good things about Larry and his products. He offers sight unseen deals too. The razor may not be a show piece but it will shave good. Good luck with your search.

Better to put the money toward your ultimate goal. The sooner you get a str8 the sooner you'll get proficient at using it regardless of your learning curve.