Thread: Hello! Seeking advice for my first Razor (Boker)

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

Welcome to SRP. Just for the record, however, it is Böker, not Boker. Do not let that stop you, though. Umlauts notwithstanding, this razor will give you pleasure. Eventually.

I could have put in the o umlaut, or even done the lazy man's way and written it as Boeker, but I'm too lazy for even that. This site is a wealth of information...too much to take in! But that's a good thing.

welcome to the srp. You also might want to check out the Boker brotherhood thread and see all the different Bokers posted there. Good luck and If I can be of any help drop me a line I know a little bit about Bokers.

Just put one up for sale in the classifieds.

It's a genuine top quality Boker circa 1914.

I have also put up a W&B which is also a great top quality vintage razor.

The Boker is a slightly stiffer blade.

The price difference reflects the rarity of the razors. They are both top quality great 5/8" razors.

Thanks so much English, I'm really looking forward to it. And your advice has been very much appreciated.

Really getting into this. What do you all recommend as a first brush? I've heard lots of good things about the Duluth and BBB (C&E) as good brushes for the money.

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Shaved with my Red Injun this morning. Amazing shave. I can't recommend this razor enough. I've become a huge Boker fan.

Simatta - I have that C&E brush, and love it! It works wonderfully in creams, and works reasonably well with soaps (I say this because a slightly shorter loft would make it a little more scrubby and a little less floppy...). But value for money, it can't be beat!

Mark

I hate to spam this place up but I am just really excited about all of this. Let me know if I need to take a step back and relax.

I went with the BBB with the stand (as I understand it, they are the same, or at least very close). And since I seem to be jumping into this full steam ahead, ordered the three-sampler soaps from Honeybee Spa, which has really great reviews...Bay Rum, Yuzu, and Vetyver. I can at least try those out with my safety while I build up the other things I need (still looking at and reading lots of reviews on strops, though recommendations are always appreciated).

Originally Posted by simatta

I hate to spam this place up but I am just really excited about all of this. Let me know if I need to take a step back and relax.

take a step back and relax

Originally Posted by simatta

=(still looking at and reading lots of reviews on strops, though recommendations are always appreciated).

pretty much all of them (stay away from the ebay zeepk type) will do the job done. i've probably tried about 30. pick something not terribly expensive ($30-50 sounds good to me) and you're set for life, or more likely until you decide you just have to have this other one...

Originally Posted by simatta

I hate to spam this place up but I am just really excited about all of this. Let me know if I need to take a step back and relax.

I went with the BBB with the stand (as I understand it, they are the same, or at least very close). And since I seem to be jumping into this full steam ahead, ordered the three-sampler soaps from Honeybee Spa, which has really great reviews...Bay Rum, Yuzu, and Vetyver. I can at least try those out with my safety while I build up the other things I need (still looking at and reading lots of reviews on strops, though recommendations are always appreciated).

You ain't spammin', and if you want to tell us everything, please do!

My only experience with strops is with three vintage (100+ years old!) hanging strops, and a new Tony Miller four sided paddle strop. Tony Makes great stuff. The Well Shaved Gentleman, Heirloom Razor Strop Company, Straight Razor Shaving Supplier

I too am learning tons of stuff by lurking in the background and find you guys are providing invaluble info.

For example, I am currently shopping for my very first razor, and untill I read this post, I was under the impression Dovo and..... Theissen?? Is that the name?? Were the only good razors, but clearly there are tons of other great brands out there that will expand my search!!!

I continue to scan the classifieds and soak up info. =)