Thread: $$ Cost of Startup $$

I was glued to ebay for about a month getting myself started. I was very proud of myslef for having the patience to wait, and start off cheap.

J.A. Henckle 5/8 stainless + getting Lynn to hone it - $38
Old Russian shell strop (not sure of brand) I was able to refurbish and use - $8
Kingwood Silvertip Badger brush - $20
Colleen's Orange Patchulli Shave Cream - $12
Stainless Steel bowl from the kitchen - $0

My start-up grand total = $78

Since then I ahve aquired a Tony Miller strop, a Joe Chandler restored 6/8, Bengall 5/8, Thiers Issard Egyptian Sheaf 6/8, and 4 old blades I am trying to finish restoring.

I spent nearly $300 for my first shave, but I made sure I got good quality stuff that will last forever and is exactly what I want. I spent another $30 buying two more razors at antique stores which I plan to clean up and sell to help fund this insane habit/hobby/addiction.

I will soon be purchasing a couple soaps from Colleen, a hone, and maybe even a tumbler and another brush. With all that stuff, we're talkin another $200+.