Thread: Beginner's SR shopping list

Hey guys, I've been DE shaving since oct last year and took up the feather DX since last christmas. I think I'm ready for a real SR.
So I've got a few brushes, some soaps and creams, aftershaves, an alum block and steptic pen, shaving mug.

I've got my eye on an TI from invisibleedge, 11/16 le grelot form, it says "Extra-heavy grind" or "x-thick" can someone tell me what this means?

I'd prefer to buy everything else from a single website to save on shipping costs which will be SRD. I won't be buying any hones at this time. OK so far what I have on the list is as follows:

Modular paddle (includes 0.5 micron diamond spray)
Straight razor oil protectant
Straight razor oil applicator
World of straight razor DVD
Straight razor stand

Anything else I'm forgetting?

I don't think you're forgetting anything; it's all about personal preference with what you are referring to. As long as you have a straight razor, strop, brush, soap or cream and are planning to send it out to get professionally honed you will be fine.

I personally have been shaving with a straight for over 2 years and still use my Rup Razor strop and just run the razor on the crox side to touch it up when it starts pulling. But I am a bit simplistic in my approach.

This forum is a wealth of information and helpful people. With a nice razor professionally honed and a decent strop you anything that arises people will be more than glad to help you with.

I don't think you are supposed to apply that diamond spray to your daily strop. But it looks like you have everything.

Originally Posted by dngrspapercut

I don't think you are supposed to apply that diamond spray to your daily strop. But it looks like you have everything.

The modular paddle comes with 2 changeable leathers and 2 hard wool felts

Originally Posted by RedGladiator

The modular paddle comes with 2 changeable leathers and 2 hard wool felts

And the spray goes on one of the felts....you're good to go!

Originally Posted by RedGladiator

The modular paddle comes with 2 changeable leathers and 2 hard wool felts

I would spray one of the felt strops with .50 micron spray for times when the original edge begins to wane, and not spray anything on the other felt strop which I'd use every day.

The World of Straight Razor DVD tells you what the name implies, a look of how deeply you can get involved later if you want to do so, and you are given instruction on how to do it. Your method may evolve into somewhat different as you gain experience. And of course you can bounce ideas of how these things work with the members here.

What you've ordered will get you going. We're here to help so ask any questions you may have.

All great information. I'm still really new and have been told to avoid adding anything to my strop but the oil on my hands.

Yes, a new strop in good condition should not need much to keep it going. Been using the palm rub before stropping and no problems. About once a year I saddle soap the strop, wipe up and let dry over night. The strop being a shell cordovan leather I then give it a light polish with pure carnauba wax. I would not wax my bridle leather strop though.

I keep the Neats Foot oil for restoring dried up horn scales and old stiff paper dry strops.

Bob

Please listen to Razorfeld...no need to slop up a new strop....a little rub will do it!