Thread: seeking my first & last razor & equip.

hi guys

I'm here looking for a razor, honing stones, and a strop.
Im hoping I can get my self a set good for traveling. i.e. a small light set of stones etc.
anyone here have any ideas?

Check the classifieds.Lots of good stuff available.

Depending on your budget and whether you would like a new razor, either the classifieds or the vendors that sponsor SRP should have a razor for you. Normally people recommend a 5/8 or so blade of medium hollow with a round point for the first razor. Tony Miller's strops have a great reputation. One suggestion that I hear over and over is not to get a great strop because it is easy to get it dented as you learn. People in this forum swear by Norton hones 4k/8k combo. I have a Chinese 12k that I intend to use for touch ups on my razors but I have not worked on it yet. I am sure that people here will tell you a lot about hones. Now, I am not sure of what kind of traveling your are going to be doing but if you travel by plane, please bear in mind that you would have to check baggage. I normally avoid that as much as possible for a number of reasons.

Al raz.

just get a Dubl Duck.

Get a double arrow off ebay, cheap and not bad.

i would check the classifieds for a starter set i think kenrup sells them unless you are going to be gone for several months at a time i would not worry about getting a set of traveling stones if there is such a thing. you will only need to hone your razor every 2- 6 months. i dont know why codtd said to just get a dubl duck yes they are great razors but they are a bit expensive and like all razors they require stropping and honing for just starting out look at the starter kit it will have a shave ready razor, strop and brush you can always get better equipment once you master the basics

NOT EXPENSIVE!!

I'm looking for a carbon blade with out all the gold inlaid fancy ass logos etc.

I want a blade that will hold an edge for a while, and NO PRE-BAN IVORY HANDLE!!! etc. plastic is fine.

I'm hoping to pay $45-50.

and what does 5/8 9/16 mean?

as far as creams go I've seen plenty of it where I live.

thanks guys

Check the classifieds, 5/8 inches is the distance from the spine to the edge, its the size of the blade,