Thread: Is this a good deal?

Greetings wiser than I blade handlers. I have come to the conclusion that I would like to start shaving with a straight edge.
I found this set and was wondering if someone could offer up some helpful input as to whether or not this is a good investment.
8pc Straight Razor Set

And there was also another, but less complete set.
Shaving Set - Country Uncle Straight Razor

Thanks in advance for the advice.

I would be afraid of those. see kennrup for a decien5t set.

Yes, more or less what Doc said. You don't have to spend that much money to find/get at least as good and in some respects better. Limit your spending in these initial stages while you see if straights are for you. If they are, the spending will come but it'll be informed.

If you were prepared to spend that kind of money i think you could get a better set up.

welcome to srp if i were you i would look in the srp classifieds for a starter kit with a shave ready razor once you have decided you want to stick with straight shaving you can always upgrade your equipment

Welcome to SRP, TooClose

At a minimum you will need the following:

1. Shave ready razor
2. Strop (hanging is best, paddle will work)
3. Shave soap/cream (personal choice)
4. Brush (from less than $10 to obscene prices)

You can set yourself up for $100 or less. Check the classifieds. As already mentioned above Kenrup sells excellent starter sets at attractive prices. Several other vendor's in the Vendor's Corner also sell quality items.

I think you could do better for that kind of money.

Originally Posted by dward

Welcome to SRP, TooClose

At a minimum you will need the following:

1. Shave ready razor
2. Strop (hanging is best, paddle will work)
3. Shave soap/cream (personal choice)
4. Brush (from less than $10 to obscene prices)

You can set yourself up for $100 or less. Check the classifieds. As already mentioned above Kenrup sells excellent starter sets at attractive prices. Several other vendor's in the Vendor's Corner also sell quality items.

+1 Be sure to get a shave ready, shave tested str8. Learning to shave with a very sharp, but not truly shave ready str8 is frustrating. Get a good, inexpensive strop to learn the basics of stropping, in case you nick your strop.

Soap and brush - it sounds like you can afford one, so I'd just go to go and buy a silvertip (super) badger brush. Classic Shaving sells small Vulfix Super Badger brushes for $55. You might decide that str8s aren't for you (I doubt it though), but I cannot imagine anyone returning to the canned goo after experiencing a badger brush. As for soaps and cremes, that's a whole other addiction. I'm sure you'll be happy with whatever you get in the beginning. The small (2.5") pucks are nice because you can drop them into a coffee cup or mug.

Welcome to SRP. Enjoy your new str8 experience and let us know how it goes.

Dave

I can not understand why they insist on including those crappy hones.

6 inch Surgical Extra Fine Arkansas Stone
- This extra fine natural stone will hone a blade to surgical standards. It is perfect for putting the edge on a straight razor or a razor edge on any fine cutlery.

That hone is not perfect for getting a great edge on a straightrazor! It would only cause frustration.!