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03-10-2009, 02:54 PM
hoglahoo

I like your choices!
03-10-2009, 03:14 PM
jleeg

Check out the Great American Strop

You can buy an absolutely fantastic strop, made by Tony Miller in Maryland, USA; plenty of options and price range.

www.shop.thewellshavedgentleman.com

I am a very happy customer. You'll find other raves about his products on this site.

Jim
03-10-2009, 04:39 PM
Neil Miller

I'd check out the actual stropping length on that strop - make sure what the 17.5 inches refers to - overall length or length between fixings that you can actually strop on. The Dovo strops I;ve seen look a little bit on the short side...

Regards,
Neil
03-10-2009, 05:41 PM
jszabo

looks like some good shoices. excellent choice on the practice razor to hone on. make sure you get one made of quality steel or it will end in frustration :gl: and keep us posted
04-02-2009, 01:48 PM
Rajagra

Quote:

Originally Posted by maca

I was hoping you guys might be able to also critique my choice of blade.
Is there a better choice for a beginner? in terms of honeing, stropping and shaving?

Is a Extra Full Hollow Ground blade the best choice for a beginner, or is a different blade type better?

I've had the urge to buy one of those Prima Klangs myself, I'm sure you won't be disappointed with it.

"Singing" razors have a possible downside. I think they are less forgiving of bad honing or shaving technique. But as you are buying it properly sharpened and you have experience with a Shavette, I think you'd be OK.
04-02-2009, 01:55 PM
JimmyHAD

I think you're making some good choices. The only thing I might add would be, if the price differential wasn't prohibitive, a natural coticule with a blue side and a yellow. Also Howard sells what he calls a cotigura stone. Generally known as a slurry stone. If you go for the yellow/blue cotcule ask Howard if he has a yellow/blue slurry stone to go with it. Other then that I think you have made some excellent choices. :gl: