The $200 budget includes getting a strop, brush, etc.
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The $200 budget includes getting a strop, brush, etc.
Um all good choices but I would look up Larry at whipped dog straights.. Get his sight unseen deal with poor mans strop... He also sells brushes... You can get everything you need for under 100... Straight shaving is not for everyone... But his deal will help you decide
Nothing wrong with the less expensive Dovo, as a matter of fact a lot of the more expensive Dovos are the same blade with more options and or bling. The value of the DVD depends on who the tutor is. Always buy quality, you cant go wrong.
I have the Dovo best as well as the Dovo silver steel ebony(first and second razors I purchased), both from SRD and they are both great shavers. With that said, I would recommend a vintage razor from one of the guys on the forum.
To be clear it has nothing to do with the vendor, SRD has been nothing but great to me. I love my SRD strop.
I just prefer my 2 vintage razors compared to my new Dovo razors.
I would like to thank everyone for their replies. I will take all of them into consideration. Very Helpful!
Do brushes matter to much or can I breeze by with a cheep one?
From what I've read here on SRP it seems that the most popular "first razor" is the Dovo Best.
Reasonably priced brand spanking new, no nonsense great shaver.
Even after accumulating a few exotic and expensive razors, that first Dovo razor continues to hold a respectable position in most members rotation.
Perhaps purchase the Dovo and the rest of the items from Whipped Dog?
You can easily make do with a cheap brush, at least until you want to trade up to something better or bigger. It depends a bit on whether you want to face lather or bowl lather and whether you will be using soaps or creams.Quote:
Originally Posted by S3CR3T
Just my 2c ...
Do you live in the United States... Target sells the van der Hagen deluxe kit with soap and bowl and brush... It's cheap and effective...
I agree that the starter gear from Larry is a worth considering. I bought the sight unseen razor, poor mans strop and silver tip badger brush and was only a bit over $100 delivered to Australia. Shaved well, no worry about dropping it or cutting the strop, plus Im planning on the razor being my learning razor once I move to honing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Heespharm
Certainly no regrets from my purchase. Then you can take time to save some more $ and get a really nice razor to add to your new collection.
Andrew
Here's a nice Revisor that when you strip away the VAT is about $120.
6/8
Here is a good, functional bench strop that is inexpensive and will be less likely to cause your razor harm. Its about $25. I bought one when I got started a few years ago and its still in use. In fact, I don't own a hanging strop at all.
3" Burgundy English Bridle Leather Stropping Board
That gets you up and running for about $150. The remaining can be used for getting that new Revisor honed properly since it may not arrive ready to go. And it leaves you a few bucks for a nice tube of Proraso cream or an Arko shave stick.
And if you're in need of a brush, check out Frank Shaving. You really get bang for the buck with FS. I bought their biggest one that stands toe to toe with my Simpsons Persian Jar. But as you'll see, you don't have to spend that much. They have other options as well.
Amazon.com: frank shaving: Health & Personal Care
Can you get up and running for $200? Yes, you can. If you buy the Revisor, you will likely be able resell if either here or on eBay if you decide its not for you. The Whipped Dog option probably won't leave you that option and you'll soon want a nicer razor anyway. That decision is all up to you but know that nice stuff is available with your budget. Good luck.
I am in the same position you are. I decided to go with the dovo best quality. I just got it in the mail and will be having my first SR shave tomorrow.
Why not do this first and then you do not have to "add"? It would seem to me it would be better to spend the money once and be satisfied.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndrewJM
As far as brushes go I have a number of brushes but the one I come back to the most is the cheap one I bought at Walmart 6-8 years ago. Boar brushes are a little skritchy at first but after they break in and the bristles split it is a worlds worth of difference.
Saw it today in Duane Reade for 35 bucksQuote:
Originally Posted by Heespharm
I was gonna get that Boker. I liked the look of it a lot, but went with a kit that had the third Dovo.
I got my kit from here, and all included cost me like 230 american
The Classic Edge Shaving Store Your Straight Razor & Knife Specialists.
Can't wait for it to come in
Or based on my recent positive experience, try Straight Razor : Double Edge Razor : Shaving Products Supplies : Merkur Safety Razor : Badger Shaving Brush : Men's Grooming Products : VintageBladesllc.com honed (I believe by Lynn) and very good customer service. Veteran owned business to boot!
I got a Boker 6/8 silver steel love it. Having said that, I also have 2 Ralf Austs and a Dovo, from SRD all of which I love :-)
I'm going to stop buying soon. The latest one (luckily) came while my wife was out.