Thread: Trying to Put Together an Entry-level Kit

Okay, the kit is coming together. I'd like to thank those who've made suggestions.

BOKER EDELWEISS 5/8 IN BONE HANDLE
S.R.D. MODULAR PADDLE + Premium IV English Bridle pad
CHROMIUM OXIDE .5 MICRON SPRAY 4 OZ.SPRAY BOTTLE
SIMPSON BEAUFORT 4 PURE BADGER
ACRYLIC DRIP STAND
PACFIC SHAVING COMPANY NICK STICK

I'll probably place my order early next week.

Any last suggestions?

My wife won't let me hang a strop in the bathroom. I have the SRP modular paddle strop. I think the paddle strop is easier to use as a novice. I like the ability to change pads as needed and it is small enough to take with me when I travel.The simpson brush is more than adequate for a beginner.

IMO The premium VI Pad, it is amazing.
I prefer it over the PI, but YMMV.

Originally Posted by Trevorxgage

IMO The premium VI Pad, it is amazing.
I prefer it over the PI, but YMMV.

I just got mine, I'm going to wait until i stop cutting up strops. I also made 2 long bench strops to use when i'm honing.

Seems to me if you go with the modular paddle strop, you don't need the CrOx spray--a bottle is included with the modular paddle kit. You might not need the Premium 4 pad, since the kit also already includes 2 felt pads, a rough-out leather, and a premium I. For a starter set, this is really more than enough IMO

Originally Posted by SlowRain

Okay, the kit is coming together. I'd like to thank those who've made suggestions.

BOKER EDELWEISS 5/8 IN BONE HANDLE
S.R.D. MODULAR PADDLE + Premium IV English Bridle pad
CHROMIUM OXIDE .5 MICRON SPRAY 4 OZ.SPRAY BOTTLE
SIMPSON BEAUFORT 4 PURE BADGER
ACRYLIC DRIP STAND
PACFIC SHAVING COMPANY NICK STICK

I'll probably place my order early next week.

Any last suggestions?

You will love the modular paddle strop.I think you have a good kit. love the Boker.

Originally Posted by LawsonStone

Seems to me if you go with the modular paddle strop, you don't need the CrOx spray--a bottle is included with the modular paddle kit.

I think it's a .5 micron diamond spray that's included with the kit. Is there a big enough difference between the two, or are they just two different ways to accomplish the same thing?

Originally Posted by LawsonStone

You might not need the Premium 4 pad, since the kit also already includes 2 felt pads, a rough-out leather, and a premium I. For a starter set, this is really more than enough IMO

My thinking here is that I may end up with another razor somewhere down the road (sshhh, don't tell the wife). Just to play it safe with expensive international shipping, I thought I'd get it now. I really envy you guys living in the US who get free shipping, but this is more of a better-safe-than-sorry issue for me. I don't want to have to make a second order next year. Is it still overkill?