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12-06-2009, 10:03 AM #1< Banned User >
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Walmart set isn't bad at all. The soap lathers fine. Brush is a little stiff for me, but maybe will break in if you use it awhile. Bowl is small and easy to use.
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12-06-2009, 10:11 AM #2Large Member
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Hello,
Here's the Wiki guide to getting started on a budget. That should get you started.
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12-06-2009, 12:46 PM #3Senior Member
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Welcome,
I can not comment on the shavette, but have heard they are not quite the same as a true straight. Here is a link for an inexpensive set RupRazor - Gold Dollar Razor and Filly Strop, i do not own this set but have read many good comments on this. You cn also check out the classifieds.
Enjoy the journey and keep us informed on your progress.
Lu
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12-06-2009, 12:55 PM #4Senior Member
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Welcome to srp.if you are willing to cover shipping charges let me know.
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12-06-2009, 01:41 PM #5Junior Member
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Shipping charges I can probably do.
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12-06-2009, 02:14 PM #6Senior Member
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shavettes are ok but not very forgiving, if you learn to shave with one then you will find it very easy to use a true SR. The blades are more flexible, give more feedback and do not have two spike points, many don't even have one.
I started with a shavette and modern but good high quality shave foamless soap, this basically gave me an opportunity to read up on razors and strops etc etc and gave me a more educated opinion when it came to buying all the 'proper' kit.
the walmart kit is supposed to be pretty decent.
That budget starting guide isn't that clever IMO.
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12-06-2009, 02:36 PM #7Brad Maggard
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Tweezerman badger brush from amazon, $12
Filly strop (kenrup) $20
soap from walmart, $1
shave ready razor from classifieds, $50
or just jump straight for a Dovo best quality from Straightrazordesigns for $72.
Cheap, dependable setup. great to see if its right for you.
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12-08-2009, 04:16 AM #8Senior Member
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I had to say somthing on this post. This is why I love being part of this community. My hats off to you hi_bud_gl Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl
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