Thread: Total straight razor beginner

Originally Posted by pedro083

I am sorry to say but it will not really matter what you do with the strop paste and strop as you will not be able to get a edge on they razors anywhere near sharp enough, and I bet the strop will be about the same use.
I hope this does not put you off, there are a coupe of well respected Uk websities that will sell a good quality new or vintage razor that will come shave-ready

strop shop
invisable edge

both members here and good to deal with, you will also need a brush and soap. hope you enjoy your journey

Pedro speaks the truth. Luckily, the person you bought that set from has a 100% money back guarantee if not satisfied. I suggest you take him up on this.

Here is why, cheep razors are made with an inferior steel that even the best honemeister would have problems getting a nice smooth edge on, and even if it got a good edge, it wouldn't last longer than the first few passes.

Now, you don't need to spend an arm and a leg to try out straights either, but what is mandatory is getting a decent razor and strop. Right now you have neither.

Check out invisibleedge if you want to get something near you. If you want new, then dovo makes some great, inexpensive starter razors. If you want vintage, you can do that too.

If you want something more inexpensive, then check out the classifieds, whipped dog, or restored razor.

Ruprazor also makes some great starter strops.