Thread: first razor for poor college student

Thank you for the quick reply, it seems I am not the only one ditching these multibladed face-graters for a more time-tested method. Tony Miller seems to be out of stock for all of his kits, but they appear to include the same razor I was considering from ClassicShaving.com (DOVO "Best Quality" Straight Razor, 4/8). Is this a good place for "shave ready" razors?

If all I need to get started is the blade and strop, I wouldn't mind skipping the kit as I really don't have a very thick beard. I've got some shaving soap already and I am sure I could find a brush locally.

Yup, all you need is a razor and a strop. 4/8 is a little small though - most would say 5/8 or 6/8 is what you'd want to start with - something as small as 4/8 is usually considered a razor used to cut in around beards, goatees, etc.

There's a nice 5/8 in the b/s/t right now for $50 that's "reserved" for newbies looking for their first straight...may be a good place to start, along with one of Tony's "starter strops". Probaby the cheapest way to get up and running.

Markl

Shoot me a PM with your name and address and I'll send you out a razor. Then all you have to buy is a strop. When you get some money and want to buy a better razor, pass this one on to another new guy in need.

Have fun,

Lynn

Lynn, you're a gentleman and a scholar!

Seriously, this forum never ceases to amaze me with their generosity for newbies.

Well, there you have it, Joel - a razor from the honemeister himself! Congrats!

Mark

I will let my friends know about this place if any of them show interest. You all have been very helpful with the information I am very thankful to everyone who replied. And a huge thanks to you Lynn. Medina is near Cleveland, right? I may actually be in your neighborhood this summer visiting a friend who lives there.

Originally Posted by adjustme69

Shoot me a PM with your name and address and I'll send you out a razor. Then all you have to buy is a strop. When you get some money and want to buy a better razor, pass this one on to another new guy in need.

Have fun,

Lynn

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Originally Posted by adjustme69

Shoot me a PM with your name and address and I'll send you out a razor. Then all you have to buy is a strop. When you get some money and want to buy a better razor, pass this one on to another new guy in need.

Have fun,

Lynn

Add my kudos to Lynn's generous support of this young guy! That is a fantastic gesture you did there for him.

very nice, Lynn!!!

Good luck, Joel! Let us know how it goes. Remember there's a learning curve.

Welcome to SRP!!

Well isn't this an old thread? I've had quite a busy last few years -- such that I never got a chance to drop by back and let you folks know how things turned out. Loooong story short, I graduated a couple years ago and now that I am *very* employed I decided to finally upgrade my razor. I am still using the one that Lynn was so gracious to send me. As per his request, I will be giving it to a coworker of mine who tried to talk me into signing up for some subscription service where they send you disposable razors every month. After I chuckled and explained that I only allow a straight razor to touch my face he became interested so I am giving him the old one and finally getting the DOVO -- 5/8 this time.