Thread: Questions: Spike Point/Rounded + Soaps

spike point, round point french point barbers notch IT DOES NOT MATTER they are all still super sharp metal blades i have the small rooney brush i like it alot! if your trying to get your bf a set for cheap that matches vintage blades is a good one stop shop thats where i got my start. you can find a good strop here on this site and look in the classifieds for a good razor(many of them the shipping is included and are noted to be either shave ready or not shave ready)

personally i like the shaving cream better seems to lather up super thick alot easier than soap(but in my location we have very very hard water, which may be of some cause) look on ebay and find a vintage shaving mug for under 15$ including shipping
go to vintage blades get a brush and acrylic stand shaving soap or cream and a matching aftershave

in the long run its not a 1 stop shopping it takes more time but will be cheaper and can put togther a vrey nice set..sometimes old stuff is just better quality than something new...make sure to read the wiki page for the straight razors here..tells you whats good and what to avoid!!

Thanks everyone so much for all of your help, support, and opinions. I really appreciate it!

Now check out what I bought on ebay: VINTAGE FANCY HERMANN MEHL SOLINGEN STRAIGHT RAZOR - eBay (item 130344963782 end time Nov-22-09 15:04:41 PST)

Does anyone have any experience with this seller? I see from his reviews that people liked his honing job.

But awesome deal or what? I am very excited! It reminds me of the bismark spike point with the bone handle that I wanted from DOVO, but a much better price, and it's vintage. Does it look in pretty good shape to everyone? As far as I could tell it looks great.

Now, can anyone help me with a good strop, brush, or anything else that you might have that you no longer need? I am looking to keep this affordable, but I want quality items. Also, does anyone have a used copy of the straight razor shaving dvd that they no longer need?

As far as soaps/creams, please recommend some of your favorites. I have heard good things about the Ogalla soaps Ogallala Bay Rum Shaving Soap Sampler , and also this whiskey shave jelly on etsy WHISKEY oldfashioned wet shave jelly by portlandgeneralstore . Opinions? Has anyone tried the vintage blade triple milled shaving soap? Vintage Blades LLC::Shaving Cream & Soap::Triple-Milled Shaving Soap in a Wooden Bowl - 3.5 oz./100g. - Vintage Blades Brand Please also tell me if you have a favorite scent for shaving creams/soaps.

Thanks guys! You have been so great with helping me. I am really excited to give this to Rob!

Meghan

razor is very nice razor and if i am not mistaken seller is srp member. In here we all have responsibility. i am sure seller will make you happy in case you have any problems. Great buy .

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

razor is very nice razor

Sham, where were you when they taught geometry in school?


Anyway, the razor looks familiar: Mehl, Hermann "Special" 7/8 - Straight Razor Place Wiki. If it is anything like mine, it is a very nice razor, but with a tremendous amount of flex, i.e. certainly not the easiest to use. Whatever.

As for the rest of the questions: Buying a beginner's set on a budget - Straight Razor Place Wiki should be sufficiently clear.

Robin