I am so impressed - All Newbies looking for a cheap start should go here
Go to the forum, In Auction talk... ebay etc. and click on the one Wapienica razors ( I think this is the link http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=9950 )
Last Thursday I purchased the razor, Stop and hone set and then also the arkansas hone. Item codes 130093642056, 130093668130 and 130095325502. The total cost, including shipping to me was £17.50 or about US$ 34.00 so I thought what the hell do I have to lose.
Well item was delivered so fast given that it comes from Poland.
Ok so it is not shave ready but I got the hones, knowing it wouldn't be based on what I read.
Ok so they were delivered and I gave it 30 strokes on the arkansas and already starting to get a decent edge (If you are new please research this like I have been, you need little or no pressure) followed by 100 strokes on the slate type hone and 20 laps on the strop. Thought I'd give the hanging hair test a go.
Ok so I thought this was actually a load of old bull but it actually worked so I could not get to the bathroon fast enough.
Had a long hot shower, followed by a good old lather up and another 10, very slow and gentle goes on the strop, rinced the lather off in the hot shower (ok so I know this isn't saving water but hey, shaving was far to important to me at the time given my level of excitement... The hanging hair test really works, Holy *%^&,..... sorry digressing again:rant: ) followed by another good lather and a shave. Now if you've read some of my other posts you'll see I was using a shavette, not any more, straight will be the only thing I ever use again. I've never had such a close shave and when I said it was BBS before, how wrong was I?:y
I am truly converted and for £17.50 and think this should definitely be a reccomendation to all new users. I'm even half tempted to buy all the stock, sharpen them up and sell them as shave ready kits but I've really not got the time.
I think this is perfect for the newbie but as always, research everything you will do first as I can imagine a bad experience would put you off.
Anyway, as always this is my own opinion but top e-bay seller I think.