Thread: Newbie first purchase questions

Originally Posted by Utopian

Sounds like you did great! The Aust razors are the flavor of the month but that flavor will last for years. His blades are extremely well made and will still be great shavers a hundred years from now. How many things can you say that about now?

Thanks...found out it shipped yesterday. Really looking forward to it. Never thought I would be looking forward to shaving.

You'll find your new razor to be great. Since it comes shave-ready, don't strop before your first shave so that you have the benchmark of what it feels like right from a great honing. The 5/8 black R. Aust was my first modern razor and it has been great. Enjoy!

Originally Posted by eddy79

Where are you from. If you let us know we can steer you towards honest vendors who supply shave ready razors. Always good to add to your profile for help

hi do you know any good vendors in the uk for vintage shave ready razors. I just got a butler in good condition for my first razor and its not qute shave ready even though was advertised as so.
cheers

Welcome. My first was a Dovo classic. I got it shave ready, and still love it 5 years in. While my go-to is my vintage Hinckel, I keep the Dovo handy and ready

Originally Posted by Mattmedz

hi do you know any good vendors in the uk for vintage shave ready razors. I just got a butler in good condition for my first razor and its not qute shave ready even though was advertised as so.
cheers

I have heard good things of the invisible edge in the UK but don't know if they do vintage or Neil Miller at strop shop

You will love the razor! I just ordered 2 custom razors from him will be shipping this Monday. Can't wait to get them!!

Just received my R.Aust kit. Thanks Lynn and everyone for their support. Watching the video now.