Thread: Help. Need to buy SR for bf xmas. No clue where or what.

Originally Posted by rlmnshvstr8

Ok ok ok.,,,,,:,,,,,,I concede. I'm going to have to look more into the Boar Brushes.,,,,,,,:

Good Man. Here ya go.... http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...d-brushes.html

Originally Posted by Phoenix51

So...the "best" would be somewhere here-

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Actually one of my all-time favorites is a boar (Omega 11126-middle row, far right). Had it for many years. Cost about $25.

Most expensive brush up there is a Rudy Vey Custom Silvertip (olivewood handle, bottom row, 3rd from right-somewhere around $100). Great brush, but not in the top three.

The Muhle and Omega Synthetics on the top row are exceptionally fine brushes, not too spendy either.

Your photos crack me up. The brush I was looking at is $145, but that article I posted yesterday (I think) says you're basically just paying for a fancy handle. I need to call the guys at SRD, I suppose.

now your on track

The 7/8's Ralph Aust are sold out at SRD but there's two Thiers-Issard 7/8's still in stock. One or both would make a wonderful Christmas gift.

Make sure that you send your boyfriend to this forum after he opens his awesome gift. These guys have tons of great information to help him get the most out of his straight shaveing experience.

Originally Posted by thegirlfriend

I'm gonna punch him in the gonads if he gets me a gift card or some shit after all this. lol

Feel free to provide contact info for the Boyfriend. We can warn him to protect his nads, ie: make sure to get the Girlfriend something special this year, or else.

By the way, I'm another vote for calling Straight Razor Designs. That's where I got my first razor and all the needed accessories (kit). Razor was perfectly shave ready and the accessories were perfect. Customer service and shipping were excellent as well.

SRD sold out?? Oh no, not good but.....

There is another quality vendor who for whatever the reason always seems to have a substantial inventory, even right now. I have dealt with this outfit on many occasions and can vouch for them. They are in the same league as SRD. I am not sure it is within forum criteria to post their name here, but if you send me a PM I can give you the necessary information.

They have in stock right now a healthy selection of Bokers (which are right up there with Ralf Aust as one of the best production razors made today), Dovo, and a custom maker from Carthage, MO, Bell & Hat (which look really nice..I have no first hand experience with B&H, maybe someone on the forum does). They sure do look pretty good here http://www.bellandhat.com/

Lots of brushes and other stuff too.....

I may have to point the wife to this tread as a "nudge nudge wink wink" ...LOL!

Don't forget to make sure the brush is for the correct hand. I bought a left-handed one once (I'm right-handed) and it was useless. Had to give it away.

James.