Thread: general

want to know starting out should one lay out the $ for a nice double duck or j a hinkles in perfect condition or spend a little less

Neither. Instead, you should read this document which is part of our beginners guide: Shopping list for beginners - Straight Razor Place Wiki. You will also find the rest of the guide helpful, as well as the FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions - Straight Razor Place Wiki.

Regards,
Robin

Hello, Phatboy:

BeBerlin offers sound advice. If I were starting out, I would follow the links he has provided.

Regards,
Obie

Originally Posted by Obie

Hello, Phatboy:

BeBerlin offers sound advice. If I were starting out, I would follow the links he has provided.

Regards,
Obie

Welcome, I'd follow the above advice too. Good luck.

Welcome. I agree with the other gentlemen, Robins advice is the way forward.

Good luck!

I started with a straight about a month ago. and for me as a n00b, i find trawling through the wiki and past posts, a little tiresome, and confusing. So i shal share my experience and thoughts.

I went for a brand new Dovo "best quality" razor, a Dovo Strop, kent brush and Mitchels wool fat soap.

The razor I bought from a reputabe supplyer, and so I knew it would come shave ready, I chose a brand new one over a nice vintage one as

1) Being new to this i wanted something that was in perfect working order, and I believe that a brand new razor offers this.

2) Again being new I did not want to "screw up" a vintage razor by dropping it/smahing it on a tap, or just not being able to strop it.

The strop again I bought because I thought it would be a good tool to work with, There is no point trying to learn a skill on a sub standard piece of equipment.
And stropping is quite a difficult skill to learn in my experience.

the rest of the stuff i bought because it seemed to offer good value for money.

I would do the same again.

Hope that helped.