Thread: Hubby's Christmas Present Help

So, I've been reading like a mad woman the last week because my hubby has shown EXTREME interest in a straight razor and I want to buy him everything he needs for his one-and-only Christmas present.

This is the best I've found. Do you know of any better?
Shave Set Containing Strop, Stone and Pearlex Straight Razor - Knifecenter.com

I want him to have the knife, honing stone, and strop. I can buy them separately if I can save some money as long as I can get quality products. I know it has to be a stainless carbon steel. We'd be stretching our budget just to get this set, but I know its going to cost to get the right stuff. Looks aren't massively important to the set either. I want links!

I've already foreseen your response:

"Don't buy him the stone - just a knife if he's a beginner."
Reply: The man was born to own a straight razor and will youtube, read, talk to people, and forums-hunt as long as it takes to do this. In fact, there's a chance he might read this post and ruin the Christmas surprise (he might have an idea anyway so I didn't try too hard to disguise myself lol...) He's already researched a lot, just not enough to know what to buy... or maybe it was his plan to have me gift it to him all along

Thanks for any help you may give me.

-the loving wife

I will send you a PM with some suggestions...

I would suggest you use the classifieds portion of our forum and enjoy!

Hi,
There are way better choices for the hone (ie, norton 4k/8k combo, or a coticule).

Here is where I got my starter set-- has razor, brush, strop, soap, mug. The hones can be picked up easily elsewhere...


VintageBladesLLC::...

The classic "best quality" Dovo 5/8 or 6/8 round point is a great razor.

-Chief

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

I would suggest you use the classifieds portion of our forum and enjoy!

Thanks! I've previously checked it out a bit. I can't find the just the right set just yet though. Just looking for specific suggestions at this point.

I have sent you a PM.

For starters all he really needs is a razor and a strop. Forget the hone for now.

Be sure to get a "shave ready" razor. Pay attention to those PMs I see you are getting!