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Originally Posted by Erosadis

She has the link

I REALLY want to second RezDog, my first straight was a birthday present, that I picked out in advance. However, I chose poorly based on just my own research and wanted to put my toe in the water with much invested financially. What I ended up with was a razor shaped object ("RSO") that really is not worth comparing to a real straight razor, which I keep as a visual reminder to not be dumb, and a strop that I now only use the cloth part of!

I say post the link to the straight razor and let those more experienced lend their wisdom - if they confirm it is a great buy, then wonderful. If they confirm it's not, then you are saved from having your first experience be lack luster.

Erosadis,

Avoid starting your straight razor experience on the cheap, because that will reflect on your shave. If you need to, spend a little longer saving funds and buy a quality razor, strop, brush and soap. No, you need not spend a fortune; rather, buy the best you can within your budget. For sure, buy from a reputable vendor, and those advertised at SRP are. Beyond that, if you have questions, please post them. By the way, welcome to Straight Razor Place.

Awesome plan. Your wife will be fine once you get the hang of the shaving until your soaps take over the bathroom. SRD is a great place to get your first "kit"

Welcome

I am sure you know that that is a suitable brand from a reputable vendor. A wise choice. There are many vendors with good reputations but a lot of traps out there for the new user as well. Glad you are not about to step into something that will leave a bad smell.

Erosadis,
That is an excellent choice for starters, and the three-inch strop will serve you better. You are doing the smart way. Good luck.

Thanks. I have watched many videos and done a lot of reading. I think this makes me an expert...an expert on watching videos and reading posts.

Obie, I was going to go with the two inch strop but read a post by Haroldg48 about three things to do for starters. A smart man learns from his mistakes, a wise man learns from the mistakes made by others. I am neither, but I am a cheap bastid and don't like paying twice for something I can pay for once.

I do appreciate all of your help.

Erosadid,

I see you have a fine mind: you listen to advice, evaluate it and then proceed with what will work best for you. Good show. Please keep us apprised on your progress.

Ok well just make nice lather, and apply it to yourface and see how long it takes to dry out etc, if nowt else it will make your face very clean
Sorry Carl, you did more research than i, i didnt checlk out SRD for their advice, i was just going with the advice usually given regarding first time stropping and damaging blade edges etc.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

...Sorry Carl, you did more research than i, i didnt checlk out SRD for their advice, i was just going with the advice usually given regarding first time stropping and damaging blade edges etc.

Oh, I'm very thorough
Erosadis, let us know how you go... You say you don't own a razor of any kind and haven't used one in 20 years, so I can only assume you're 12, or a girl, or you use an electric razor or you're bearded??? Can we play a game were we guess which one?