Hi!
Well, I am going to buy a cut-throat. However I have a question. I saw a really nice blade at Taylors of Old Bond Street (I won't put there website here because I'm not sure I'm allowed--I did look for the rules but couldn't find them so will play it safe) but it's going to be expensive.
Razor: £125
Honing Stone: £14
Strop: £40
Paste: £7
Case: £17
Total: £203
This has been rounded up, so it's a tiny bit cheaper but that's the essential cost. What I wanted to ask though was: is all that really necessary for a newbie? Would I be better off going for a cheaper solution? I am just wondering because I have seen some straight edge razors under £10 though they look hideous (imo) and use disposable blades. But I guess if they're OK to start with, it would be a good way to learn and find out if it's my thing before I move higher end.
These super cheap razors, they say, don't need to be honed or sharpened. You just shave, and after 2 or 3 shaves insert a new blade.
Thanks.
Dan