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greetings,
just to introduce myself;
brand new to this forum and straight shaving in general and looking to buy my first razor.
thought it would be great to meet other uk based enthusiasts on this forum.
perhaps you could offer pointers on where to buy razors or honing services in the uk.
also with my VERY sensitive skin perhaps you have come across a cream or soap which i could use.
best wishes everyone,
derek
Hello Derek and welcome,
new razors, stones, shaving creams and soaps you can find here:
http://www.gentlemans-shop.com/
http://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/
http://www.charlesnicholls.co.uk/
http://www.shaving-and-razor-shop.com/NL/index-e.htm
Regards,
Viktor
Colleen's Creams are Da Bomb.
http://www.rjoutram.com/collections/shaving-creams/
X
Hi Derek, I've sent you a PM but I'll post here too.
Due to the exchange rates you're probably much better buying a razor from the USA, either from an e-tailer like www.classicshaving.com, or alternatively one from a member of SRP.
:)
I echo Iwan's thoughts: you're better off buying from someone on the forum. Bear in mind if you buy from a US-based business online you're likely to pay VAT as well as brokerage fee from ParcelForce, but from an individual on the forum it's less likely (but still possible). A £25 spend in the US can attract up to £16 extra in fees and tax!
Check out www.carterandbond.com -- not a place for deals as such, but it has a very wide range of products, including for sensitive skin.
Finally, go for a hot towel shave at any of the old school barbers like Truefitt & Hill (St James Street, Green Park), Trumpers (Curzon Street), Taytlors of Old Bond Street.
And, of course, welcome to the forum and don't forget to add your position to the google map on here -- I won't feel so lonely being the only Londoner!!
Cheers
M.
Thank you all for your suggestions.
It's surreal.
In the last few minutes I decided to order my first razor from the U.S. (the place Iwan suggested) together with the honing from Lynn, received a reply from Colleen about shaving cream and decided to book an appointment at Truefitt and Hill.
Mark, I think you are making a lot of sense about possible extra charges.
My idea is to limit the unknown to the minimum as I am learning and on Iwan's suggestion will get the razor honed by Lynn.
BTW I live in Frognal and would welcome any help in adding my location to the google map.(I am not very clear where to start:)).
Thank you Iwan for the PM as well as replying to my post.
Happy shaving!
Derek
They look to be pretty good decisions so far! Especially the Lynn-honed razor.
For Googlemap, go to the homepage, click on Googlemap on the menu bar at the top, then click on You Entry and read the instructions from there. (The map defaults to North America view but you can drag it across to UK.)
Cheers
M.
Cool, which razor are you going to order? If you give us an idea of budget we can give you some recommendations. :)
hi derek from a another newbie from the uk,there,s loads of info and good advice for a newcomer on here enjoy:tu
thank you very much for your help.Quote:
Originally Posted by Viktor
best wishes,
derek
hello guys,Quote:
Originally Posted by Steelforge
good question! the mind boggles, there are so many options.
think i have narrowed it down to 3, not because of budget really, more to be able to make a decision!:)
available at classicshaving.com:
1.DOVO Genuine Olivewood, SS 5/8
Price: $119.99
Availability: in stock
Prod. Code: DO1055
http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...940/296928.htm
2. DOVO "Micarta" SS 5/8
Price: $119.99
Availability: in stock
Prod. Code: DO100X
http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...940/190260.htm
3. Thiers-Issard Sheffield Silver Steel, Sicilian Olivewood, 5/8
Price: $160.98
Availability: in stock
Prod. Code: TI1010
http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...013/564082.htm
no 1, because it's a reputable company and i like olive wood
no 2, intriguing looks, seems to be popular
no 3, just love sabatier knives!
would appreciate your comments.
best wishes,
derek
Well I don't think you'll be disappointed with any of those three. The TI could be a slightly (but realistically not much in it) better shaver than the two Dovos, but the Dovos will probably be built better (i.e. Dovo have a quality control dept ;) ) than the TI.
If it was me I'd go for the TI, but again you can't really go wrong with any of those really.
If you order honing at the same time, Classicshaving will probably charge you an extra 'split order fee' (about $4.50 i think) as the razor gets shipped twice, first to Lynn for honing then from Lynn to you.
Hi Derek
All 3 are good razors so just put on a blindfold and grab a pin. I am sure you will get all the help you will need here an all aspects of SR shaving. Very friendly bunch! See Tony Miller for your strop is my second bit of advise, you won't regret it.
PuFF
my thoughts exactly!Quote:
Originally Posted by PuFFaH
thanks
derek
In my honest opinion you're better off to buy a 2nd hand razor which is shave ready. That way, you dont waste a load of money when you wreck it tryna hone or strop it. lol
Once you get good, then pay for a new razor.
Hi Derek,
enjoy your stay here.
About buying, surely a Lynn-honed razor will be one the best option, as buying a really good 2nd hand from a well-known member.
About buying from USA, pay a little atttention to shipping cost and, above all, to taxes. When I got a package from Classic Shaving (150 $ order if I'm right) I had to pay nearly 60 euros/80 dollars. Other times I bought from USA, adding shipping and taxes (even on Ebay items), the total price was higher than buying from UK (even GBP-Euros change isn't convenient) or Europe.
Added to this, that oversea shippping involves more passages and causes more often lost packages and unpleasant experiences (I speak by personal experience, and looking all the passages a package does as shown by trackings).
Now, when I can, I try to stick to Europe, even though SRP members sell such good stuff that I can't avoid....
Anyway, Italy is different from UK, but pay attention.
F