Quote Originally Posted by LarryAndro View Post
When I started shaving with straights, I used regular shaving cream for a few weeks. Then, I went to Walmart and spent $7.50 and bought some very cheap shave soap, brush and mug. Even though it was as cheap as it gets, I was very surprised at how much better the shave was.

So...

Buy some shave soap and a brush! $7.50. Can you swing it?

You can upgrade later.
Thanks, sounds like a good deal. I think I changed my mind and wan't to order your "poor man's strop kit" also, just sent a PM.


Quote Originally Posted by niftyshaving
IMO, That is a superior example of a tumbler run razor.

You are a lucky man...
I had no idea what you were talking about so I just wen't and looked it up. The results in this 31 page thread (link) looked really good. Is this how you polished the razor Glen?


Quote Originally Posted by mrmaroon
Ive picked up some very nice razors for less than 15 dollars at antique stores. If you want to have your "own" I would reccomend that. You could also sharpen the antique store razor and leave glens alone. You won't get it as sharp as glen on your first 100 runs.
If I come across another razor I might try it. I'm not going to try and sharpen this one now, i'm going to continue to use it untill it needs to be honed. It may be a while, but I guess I can wait. I'll enjoy the shaving for now.