Quote Originally Posted by BKratchmer View Post
What I've ordered:
A Vulfix 28mm Super Badger Brush
One cake of citrus spice soap from Classicshaving.com
A hearty welcome to SRP. Please feel free to ask away, and to read the WIKI.

A few recommendations. First, I think the CS soaps are mediocre at best. We are fortunate to have two wonderful sources of shaving soaps here at SRP. Both make really great soaps at very reasonable prices. And both have large, and fiercely loyal followings. They are:

Shaving, Bath and Body, Skincare, Home Fragrance, Brushes, Creams, Soaps
Mama Bears Soaps , Mama Bears Shaving Soaps and Bath Products for the Discerning Gentleman and Lady

You have chosen a nice razor. As already mentioned ensure that it is truly shave ready. Many vendors will tell you the razor comes shave ready from the factory. It ain't so, no how! If you buy from a merchant you will likely have to have it honed. Many offer that service for an additional fee. You might want to also check with Kenrup, a member of this site., He offers very nice razors a good prices. The classified are another source of razors too. Our members sell razors there for extremely great prices. They are not junk razors being dumped. Our members have reputations to protect. The ad will indicate if the razor if shave ready. The ads are also a source to find people to hone razors, for a fee.

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