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    Default 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?

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    Check the classifieds.Lots of good stuff available.

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    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.

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    just get a Dubl Duck.

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

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    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



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    Default the kind of straight edge I'm looking for is...

    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

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    Check the classifieds, 5/8 inches is the distance from the spine to the edge, its the size of the blade,
    It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain

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