Thread: Cost Question

Originally Posted by fletcherfam

The two major attractions to me for using a straight razor for shaving is the nastalgia of it, as well as the potential cost savings. I don't really like shaving right now as the blades after the 2nd use start irritating my skin.

Can anyone give me a cost of what a beginner straight razor set up would cost? Could you provide me with some quality brands or products for a new guy?

I tried looking else where in this forum but couldn't find the info.

Thanks for the help.

JT

Here's a really nice starter set. I have this Dovo razor (but I upgraded to ebony scales, but I'd say stick with the basic one for your first razor, you'll learn what you like after you've been shaving for awhile).

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-Chief

I only buy the lower price soaps or creams and I ask for the more expensive ones for Christmas or birthday.

BHChieftain, when I said...

Forget it! No one here, all hundreds or thousands of us, has saved a dime or will save a dime.

You said...

Originally Posted by BHChieftain

I disagree...

And, I thought...

This guy needs counseling...

But, then you said...

Originally Posted by BHChieftain

but then again, I got a case of RAD, fell in love with the yellow coticule, Tony Miller strops...

And, I thought...

Maybe his counseling sessions won't be too many...

And, you finished by saying...

Originally Posted by BHChieftain

but if I were strong I could have saved a lot of money...

And, after finishing laughing, I thought...

This guy is alright! Temporary self-delusion for self-respect purposes, followed by rationality, although mixed with a healthy dose of denial, accompanied I am sure by a heady sense of total control over actions, which though untrue, leaving yourself in a state of pleasure and contentment with life. I'm going to try that.

Originally Posted by BHChieftain

Here's a really nice starter set. I have this Dovo razor (but I upgraded to ebony scales, but I'd say stick with the basic one for your first razor, you'll learn what you like after you've been shaving for awhile).

Vintage*Blades*LLC*::...


-Chief

Great advice Chief, this is the setup I'm thinking of buying for my starter set, except I'm going to add the 3" strop.

Mike

A great starter razor is Dovo. As long as your not too fussy about the scales, or handles, they can be had for less than 100.00 Straight Razor Designs has the best prices on the net, and 10% off right now, plus it'll be honed by Lynn. You know it'll be ready to go. Then you can work on your technique. You'll need a strop, and some soap or shave cream. SRD has great strops, but you will pay for the quality. Someone mentioned Kenrup, or ruprazor. He's has great, affordable beginner strops. Welcome to the forum....

Rich