Thread: First razor set?!?

I would say go with set 1, as it also has a brush, soap et al, which set 2 does not have.

Both come with the paste. This paste is applied to one side of the strop to use as touch ups when the razor starts to pull.

Both kits say the razor is pre-sharpened but I dont know what that means. Its probably worth touching base with the seller to see if the razors are hand sharpened by them, or just shipped as they come from the factory. If its from the factory, you'll probably need to send it to be honed as the paste alone wont be enough to get a razor truly shave ready.

The best way to tell is to test shave when you get the razor. The shave should be smooth, comfortable and with no pulling. If the razor pulls or doesnt cut, it needs to be honed.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Originally Posted by Stubear

I would say go with set 1, as it also has a brush, soap et al, which set 2 does not have.

Both come with the paste. This paste is applied to one side of the strop to use as touch ups when the razor starts to pull.

Both kits say the razor is pre-sharpened but I dont know what that means. Its probably worth touching base with the seller to see if the razors are hand sharpened by them, or just shipped as they come from the factory. If its from the factory, you'll probably need to send it to be honed as the paste alone wont be enough to get a razor truly shave ready.

The best way to tell is to test shave when you get the razor. The shave should be smooth, comfortable and with no pulling. If the razor pulls or
doesnt cut, it needs to be honed.

Hope this helps and good luck!

++1 on this advice. I own a TI "Le Grelot" and it is a very nice razor.

I would also consider purchasing that same set from Scott at Rasage Poulin. If you write or call him he may be able to answer all your questions

I have purchashed from both Rasage Poulin and Fendrihan and had excellent experiences with both. In regard to your purchase, I would be inclined to buy the TI Special Coiffeur ( from Rasage Poulin ) and buy a less expensive brush / strop / soap from Fendrihan. Reason : you get to pick the pieces that best suit you and if you divide the order ( but still spend 100$ or more ) between the the two stores you save the shipping cost. Besides, it won't be long you're going to want an excuse to upgrade anyway.

Good luck.

Ken