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Hey Guys :)
So I've been looking into getting a straight for a while now, just searching the web and what have you, trying to learn a bit. Now I found this site! This is great! My question is, if I'm looking to put together a starter kit, what am I missing out of my list? I'll need:
razor
strop
brush
soap
honing stone?
How do i know what's decent quality to start with? also, how sad is it that I'm already wondering about finding a Damascus blade and i don't even have my newbie starter razor yet? LoL :)
Anyway, great site you have here, I apologize post of what i'm sure gets posted 1 million times a day. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Well you have all the gear, but you will want to do some reading before you commit to buying any of it.
I will try my hand in helping:
Razor - Get a new or vintage razor pre-honed buy one of the Honemeisters.
Get a second if you want to learn to hone.
Strop... Get a Tony Miller... And that's all you'll ever need. (Note I said need, not want)
Brush - Some here will say get a cheap boar hair at Wal-mart. I say spend a little on a good one. $30 to $50 for a good Super Badger.
Soap - Get some good stuff or get some good creams. You will find the better ones easier to lather.
Hone - Norton 4000/8000
I would add one of Lynn's DVDs. Really, this is almost a must.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=7412
Good luck and welcome aboard.
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Welcome to SRP! Looks Ron's got you pointed in the right direction....take some time and browse through the forums for more great ideas.....happy shaving!
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Hi and welcome
Ron has done a really good job covering the starter setup, I just want to point out once again, be sure your razor is shave ready!
Good luck
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Under this section of the forum is a
posting titled "Newby Kits" from The Topher.
He's a very well respected member here
and is putting together kits aimed at newbies
like us which will include everything you need
to get started, minus the honing stone.
John
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Ask and you shall receive, A? :)
I am new too (haven't even received my razor to start trying yet), and have been gathering resources as far as technique and how to actually perform a shave. This forum has a ton of information, and a search or a simple question, as you have found, will always raise a wealth of info from the generous members :) Other excellent resources include:
Welcome, btw :)
* I apologize, I just realized it may not be proper etiquette to post links or the names of businesses, but I figured it is a heck of a lot easier to just post the straight resources than advise a wild goose chase... please remove my post if it is inappropriate.
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Welcome to SRP .:) I'm new to straight razor shaving myself,but i have found this site to contain a wealth of information. Read all you can and ask questions and your experience with straights should be a pleasant one.
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K I just got back from the Ohio Meetup and what a good time. So yes I make kits if you want one. It is all you need to get started. I am running about a 2 week wait right now but it saves you some money and a guarantee the hone even if you mess it up for 3 months.
