Thread: Don't have a clue!

I was thinking of these.http://vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xc...cat=142&page=1 or http://shop.thewellshavedgentleman.c...5&categoryId=5 or http://www.jackscountrystore.com/detail.aspx?ID=5670 and this one http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...11/3874863.htmAny comments are greatly appreciated.

First
Take Lynn's DVD, you can find it on classicshaving.com - it will teach you a lot !!!

Next
I do think Tony's kit is great, and you get a nice shave ready razor, the only thing I will change is going and buying a better brush, I prefer SilverTip much better - and because you are going to love it so much, it is better to buy now, then spend the extra $ later, a good brush will last a life time
Other then this for start I don't think you need

Lynn's DVD is a GREAT resource. It's just the introduction a new shaver needs. It's worth the cost and then some. If you decide to go with a different set than the one at Classic, you would be doing yourself a favour by buying it anyway.

A good razor and a good strop are the most important tools. The Classic kit and the Tony Miller kit are standouts in that department. Classic has a good strop and a better razor, but Tony's has a good razor and a better strop. I would make my choice from these two options. As a further consideration, Tony will send you a shave ready razor included in the price and Classic will cost you $20 more

The rest are gravy and you will have to prioritise them for yourself.

A pasted paddle strop is a good thing to have to keep your razor going if you're not planning on learning to hone your own right away. You don't have to decide on that today, but you can't put it off forever either.

Classic clearly has the better brush than Tony, but Tony has the soap, styptic yada yada and these are all small considerations that can be upgraded as you decide what your set up preferences are.

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If I were you, I will take the Tony's kit
then
But Lynn's DVD and a much better brush, if you don't have the $, go with Vulfix, they have some really good brushes, and for as low as 45$ for a bedger hair, you can't go wrong there

And
I know so many soaps and creams, and I think the soap Tony sell is nice, but not amazing
I think you will be better getting a nice cream, like Taylor Avocado cream and for soaps, I will be going with HoneyBee soaps
http://cgi.ebay.com/Handmade-6-pc-CU...QQcmdZViewItem
(The best when it come to price and quality - you get 6!!! pack of soaps for a very low price, less then 3$ for a soap, and this things are amazing)
http://www.bear-haven.com/page3.html
Mama's bear - also very good soaps most guys here like

Also
You might want to have a nice after shave or something like that to keep your face fresh and nice after the shave
I think the best is
https://www.thayers.com/store/?main_page=index&cPath=3
Witch hazel - very good for tuning your face

and don't forget Alum blcok!!!
http://shavex.com/
For me it is a must have, no matter what kind of shave I am doing, even with a Mach-3, DE,Elctreic or whatever

It seems everyone agrees that the set from Tony's is the best choice. What about having abrasive paste put on the paddle strop. On how many sides( it says up to four). What size micron should be applied. Has anyone seen the honing videos on YouTube it's a three part video about 35min. altogether. I would also like to thank every one for the very informative feedback concerning my question.

Tony is writing in this forum too, so you can ask him
But
Most guys here will agree that you should take 3 sides
with 3,1,and 0.5

0.25 seem to leave "to much" of a keen edge and most guys don't use it here

But like I have said, ask Tony about it, I am sure he will be glad to help you out

and don't forget the brush, I really think you should get something better, like a nice Shavemc,Roony,Vulfix,Simpson,Savile Row and so on
Nothing makes the shave better then a nice creams or soap with a good badger hair brush

That sounds like a good plan. I'm going to get a vulfix brush they seem to be reasonably priced and that they are a good brush. I just hope that I can get a good shave when I get this set. Currently I'm using a Fusion 5 bladed razor and my beard is very thick and coarse. My neck already has a few little scars and when I shave my neck it feels like some of the hairs are being shoved in my skin. I know it will take some time to learn, but I'm confident that it can be done. I'm very good with my hands and patient. I will be getting the set in the next 2 weeks for my birthday. So I'm trying to get as much info as possible.

Go with Tony, a razor that shaves is really important.

vulfx brushes are great
I love this one and so many others
http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...550/422182.htm
http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...550/422187.htm
One is 24mm and one is 22mm
Don't take 26 mm, it is way over to big, and you don't want it as a first brush
I think 22mm is the best size, but 24mm is also very nice, any thing larger then this is just a waste if you ask me
They made of SUPER hair, very good one, price is one of the best, and some guys love it even more then most SilverTip that cost up to 4x times more
It has a nice hand for use, I don't think you can go wrong with either of them - super price for a super brush that will last you a life time

Also
Please pick up a nice Taylor cream or something like that, I think it makes one of the best lather out there

Originally Posted by nomoreburn

It seems everyone agrees that the set from Tony's is the best choice. What about having abrasive paste put on the paddle strop. On how many sides( it says up to four). What size micron should be applied. Has anyone seen the honing videos on YouTube it's a three part video about 35min. altogether. I would also like to thank every one for the very informative feedback concerning my question.

I would go for 3, 1, and .5 micron diamond; and .5 micron chromium oxide all on the leather. That is what I use and it works great.