Straight Razor Purchase

I would say that is a good start. Can't go wrong with SRD IMO.

I think that is a sound choice. The dovo best is a nice razor as well. I miss mine

I started out with a Ralf Aust 5/8 and Latigo strop from SRD. No regrets.

yep, that will do very nicely.

That'll work. I have one and love it (the razor). I want that strop, but have the SRD modular paddle strop, so can't rationalize it (yet).

I agree that you can't go wrong with SRD.

I have the same 5/8 Raust as you... great razor. Still one of my favs.

Good to know! And also glad that no one so far has said . . .

"DEAR GOD NO MAN!!!! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?!?" :gaah:

Thinking I might place that order tomorrow . . . :beer2:

i would add to get crox spray. this way you can hold off on the free honing for when you really need it.

i started with this razor and i hurt the edge pretty fast. i just used the crox to get it back to shave ready. haven't used the certificate yet.

I think you made a great choice. I especially think you did well by ordering the 3" strop. This is a great thing to get in to and by choosing quality from SRP you cannot go wrong. I hope you have a great time with it, and please go slow at first. Just take your time. I made a suggestion the other day to a fellow to, 1 take his time and 2 let his wife know when he was shaving so she doesn't holler your name out and startle you, or sling the door open and startle you that way. Anyway I hope you have a great time with it and please say how the Faust does. I have wanted one for a whlie but.... anyhow, be safe.

Both great products. Welcome to loving shaving

Your choice was a killer one. What a great price you got, I didn't think they had one that cheap but I'm not surprised because they have the best prices I know of. I think I might buy a similar one even though I have plenty of straight razors. I have made several orders from them including the large Mastro Livi loom strop. I love that strop a lot. When you decide to get hones, they have the best prices on those too. You can't go wrong. You got a good strop already so I hope you have been watching the honing videos on here as well. Then when you feel comfortable, you can buy your hones. I'm glad for you that you broke the ice & bought you a straight from SRD. Keep up the good work!!!

That's exactly what I started with and I did ruin the edge right off the bat (dropped it) :gaah:. They fixed it even though it was repair and not a normal honing with no additional charge. SRD didn't have to do that, and I appreciate how accommodating they were. The strop is fantastic and the blade shaves like a dream. It's a great value and an awesome store.

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Originally Posted by Corin

That's exactly what I started with and I did ruin the edge right off the bat (dropped it) :gaah:. They fixed it even though it was repair and not a normal honing with no additional charge. SRD didn't have to do that, and I appreciate how accommodating they were. The strop is fantastic and the blade shaves like a dream. It's a great value and an awesome store.

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Lynn & Don are great there!

I went with them for my first razor (a dovo). I wish now I had upgraded my strop but I am happy with the one I received. Good company and I'm glad I went with them for my first purchase. I've been a customer several times since then , always good service and fast shipping.

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Originally Posted by lostinhk

i would add to get crox spray. this way you can hold off on the free honing for when you really need it.

i started with this razor and i hurt the edge pretty fast. i just used the crox to get it back to shave ready. haven't used the certificate yet.

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With the spray, wouldn't I need another strop too?

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Originally Posted by LaneC

I think you made a great choice. I especially think you did well by ordering the 3" strop. This is a great thing to get in to and by choosing quality from SRP you cannot go wrong. I hope you have a great time with it, and please go slow at first. Just take your time. I made a suggestion the other day to a fellow to, 1 take his time and 2 let his wife know when he was shaving so she doesn't holler your name out and startle you, or sling the door open and startle you that way. Anyway I hope you have a great time with it and please say how the Faust does. I have wanted one for a whlie but.... anyhow, be safe.

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Thanks Lane - I will let you know how badly I shave with it to start :p. And usually, when shaving now with the DE, I have the door to the bedroom closed and usually get my zen time pretty nicely.

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Originally Posted by engine46

Your choice was a killer one. What a great price you got, I didn't think they had one that cheap but I'm not surprised because they have the best prices I know of. I think I might buy a similar one even though I have plenty of straight razors. I have made several orders from them including the large Mastro Livi loom strop. I love that strop a lot. When you decide to get hones, they have the best prices on those too. You can't go wrong. You got a good strop already so I hope you have been watching the honing videos on here as well. Then when you feel comfortable, you can buy your hones. I'm glad for you that you broke the ice & bought you a straight from SRD. Keep up the good work!!!

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Yeah . . . debating on the honing thing . . . but one thing at a time. Goal #1 - don't slice throat COMPLETELY open. Goal #2 - get better shaves. Goal #3 - look back up from the bottom of the rabbit hole and spend a bunch of money on shave stuff . . . :p

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Originally Posted by Shaotzu

With the spray, wouldn't I need another strop too?

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You would need another strop, possibly one with a fabric side to it.

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Originally Posted by Shaotzu

With the spray, wouldn't I need another strop too?

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You can paste the inside of the linen/webbing/felt with crayon/paste/spray. Check out Lynn Abrams video on refreshing a razor

I will do that.

And by the way . . . order has been placed. :)

Good call on that purchase. Dovos are alright razors; I have one and it's a decent blade. Thing is..Ralf Aust is (in my opinion) a considerably better razor, better edge, better finish, better feel.

Also a solid choice on the 3" strop. With a strop that width you won't have to worry about the whole X-stroke thing if you don't want to. Often you will hear that you should really learn how to properly do the X-stroke..yeah well..it's kind of like knowing how to drive with a stick shift. I learned on a manual 3 speed on the column transmission. Haven't owned a vehicle with manual transmission in MANY years. And, there isn't anything stopping you from incorporating that move if you are so inclined.

Well done..............

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Originally Posted by Phoenix51

Good call on that purchase. Dovos are alright razors; I have one and it's a decent blade. Thing is..Ralf Aust is (in my opinion) a considerably better razor, better edge, better finish, better feel.

Also a solid choice on the 3" strop. With a strop that width you won't have to worry about the whole X-stroke thing if you don't want to. Often you will hear that you should really learn how to properly do the X-stroke..yeah well..it's kind of like knowing how to drive with a stick shift. I learned on a manual 3 speed on the column transmission. Haven't owned a vehicle with manual transmission in MANY years. And, there isn't anything stopping you from incorporating that move if you are so inclined.

Well done..............

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Honestly, I figure the 2" strops are a bit cheaper, so, like honing, I'm sure I'll work on developing an X-pattern eventually. BUT, much like honing, I figure the simpler I make it in the beginning, the easier. Let's add one thing at a time. As important as stropping is to a good shave, I figured a liner path on the strop would be much easier than the x-pattern. And looking forward to giving this a shot!