Thread: Getting started and Organized

Thays about right!..I got my near mint rare 7/8 Sheffield razor from sham in the classifieds for $85 and I know it would sell for more even though I know I would never sell it!..priceless is the keyword here.

pcdad

congratulations on the upcoming graduation.

i think it's always better to get the highest quality you can afford. if you'd be cutting corners better do it on the cosmetics on the razor not on the edge and get a good quality vintage razor even if it has some pitting and staining instead of a mediocre razor that's shinier.
however with it being a gift looks may be fairly important to your parents, so i'd say the cheapest dovo is the best option in that case. again you cannot overestimate the importance of a good honing, without it even the best steel is useless.

as far as strops go i'd suggest you buy a strop with a canvas component, that will extend the life of the edge further than just stropping on leather.

the soap and the brush will be fine, that's probably the cheapest option but it will work at least for a bit. these cheap brushes sometimes disintegrate after a short while, but it's a $5 loss if that happens. i think the tweezerman badger brush is better quality for around $10-$15.