Thread: heres what im looking at

Welcome with everything else make sure you read all the stuff for beginners here. The WIKI is loaded with great info to help get you going in the right direction. Always ask questions there's always someone who'll help. Go slow, learn the basics and branch out from there. Don't get discouraged straight shaving is an art, one that can bring real satisfaction.

Welcome to the mad house that is SRP as stated above check out the forums and the wiki but if you get stuck with a problem post it someone is always ready and willing to help

Originally Posted by Sparky

Ok but does srd pre sharpen their stuff that's the main reason I went with cs, I know I have to be weary of the whole shave ready thing but I figured at least a little pre sharpening is better than me attempting it as a noob ya know.

SRD is pre-sharpened by Lynn Abrams same person who does CS and as mentioned with SRD you get a 2nd honing free,

Oh snap ok yeah I'll deffinetly check them out then, thanks

a question sparky, are you buying these mid to upper priced items because that is what you want? or because those are the only sites you know?

because we can point you in the direction of many reputable and cheap products for people starting out. Though a razor from SRD is great for anyone

Originally Posted by mbwhoosh

a question sparky, are you buying these mid to upper priced items because that is what you want? or because those are the only sites you know?

because we can point you in the direction of many reputable and cheap products for people starting out. Though a razor from SRD is great for anyone

A bit of both really, the razor I'm not that worried about the price of but the rest of it (strop, brush, ect) I wouldn't mind cuttin the price on, I like the idea of a free hone so I'll be getting my razor from srd, but if yall know cheaper places to get good strips and other such jazz then by all means hit me. Don't mind payin a good price for the razor for it has been my experience in other areas of my life that you get what you pay for I don't f this applies to razors or not but hey better safe than sorry

And another thing I got to thinkin about, I listed cream in that list but I'm starting to lean more towards soap, so if get soap and a mug how do I get the soap in the mug?!?!? Seems like such a simple concept yet for some reason it's left me scratching my head and sayin huh.

for a good cheap strop checkout RupRazor - Home he has a filly strop for $20 it is a good starter strop as you are most likely to nick or damage your first one

soaps last longer then creams are usually cheaper and a little slicker but are usually a little more difficult to lather but it isn't rocket science despite what some believe it is just soap and water either you need more of one or the other or both mix well and shave, you can lather on face or in a bowl or in a mug on top of the soap whatever you prefer no right or wrong method, depending on what type of soap you buy it may fit into a mug easily and after a few uses they tend to mold nicely to bottom

check out the forums for soaps and vendors, plenty of both good soaps-soap makers here as well as other vendors too

good luck

Originally Posted by Sparky

And another thing I got to thinkin about, I listed cream in that list but I'm starting to lean more towards soap, so if get soap and a mug how do I get the soap in the mug?!?!? Seems like such a simple concept yet for some reason it's left me scratching my head and sayin huh.

In the top of the mug is a large hole. You can put the soap right in there. Conveniently, you can also use that same hole to access the soap with your brush. Hey they don't call me Mentor for nothin' eh!

Looks like you're starting out with class, Sparky. Nice choices.

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