Thread: should I go for it?

I found this set on the straightrazors.com BEST SELLER Buffalo Horn Shave Set - StraightRazors.com
Good first razor set?

Absolutely not.

See Straightrazors, Brands of Straight Razors to Avoid.

If a product is good why no reference to the brand?

Jonathan

I wouldn't spend any money with that vendor.SRD or any of the other vendors who advertise here will have quality tools for you to pick from.

Nyet, No. Absolutely not. Don't take my word for it......here they come!

No. Buying a "shave set" is like eating a TV dinner... unless that's the way you eat. My advice?

• Buy a shave-ready half- or quarter-hollow grind (or near-wedge) razor from the SRP Classifieds. Lots to choose from! Hell, buy two, and switch between 'em.
• Buy a 22mm-knot shaving brush from Vintage Blades (their "house" brand). $35 Get the faux ebony handle -- you know it's cooler than the faux ivory.
• Buy a Premium I Leather Pad from SRD (for their Modular Paddle Strop). $20 It's 3"x12", and you can put it on top of a piece of two-by-four, or whatever's handy, on the table or kitchen counter.

Don't waste your money on hones or other expensive toys... not now, anyway. First, learn how to shave -- it's about you, not some fancy razor. The table-top strop (we call it a "bench strop") keeps you from screwing-up the edge of the blade; stropping with a hanging strop is an art, and takes time to develop that skill... same with honing.

Just my 2-cents.

Originally Posted by JBHoren

Don't waste your money on hones or other expensive toys...

NOW you tell me !!! Where the hell were you 7 years ago ???

To the OP (original poster) ........ I'm also a no vote. JB had some good advice there.

[*]Buy a Premium I Leather Pad from SRD (for their Modular Paddle Strop). $20 It's 3"x12", and you can put it on top of a piece of two-by-four, or whatever's handy, on the table or kitchen counter.[/LIST]

What is the web address for this 20 dollar strop?

Is the strop magnetic, or is it the pads? If its the pads, a bit of 2 by 4 with some tin fixed to it would be the delux horren

But back to the question in hand, NO, NO, NO. Every couple of months someone asks if this particular set ( or one very much like it) is worth buying, the answer is always NO.

JB's advice is good.

Many people find this site after buying that set. They then learn that is is not any good
Your a step ahead as you asked first. Have a good read through the beginner's threads and you will soon see where to get quality products and who picked up razor shaped objects. Good luck with your search.

I'd stick to a name brand razor as a newbe so that you know that the edge is good
take one more variable out of your shaving till your comfortable