Thread: Newbie after advice

I'm a noob here too, have about 2-3 shaves. I'm starting with the ruprazor kit.

My observations so far

Razor - blade is good and sufficiently sharp and great to cut anything. The scales are cheap and feel it but remember its a 40 dollar razor your not getting a hot looker. Plus scales are only to hold the blade when not shaving.

Strop - feels like a really quality piece for 20 bux it costs. Long/wide enough and cheap enough if you nick it (which you very likely will... i thought I might not but did a few tiny ones). It's a great starter piece.

If you wanna try straights on a budget this is a great starter. I like it and figure its a tiny investment to see if I wanna stick to it which I likely will. Then worst case I have a cheapy travel razor that I wont worry about if lost.

My 2c, but everyone has to decide for themself. best of luck.

Jon

Thanks everyone for your input. I have ordered the filly strop from ruprazor while BeBerlin is supplying me with a vintage razor. I'm quite excited. No doubt I'll start a thread with my progress once everything turns up.