Thread: Newbie Help - Same Question, Different Day

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So, I think that I am gonna go with this one instead of getting a new one right away. What do ya think?

5/8 Jos. Allen & Sons 'NON-XLL' Barber's Notch - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

Also, I will need a strop, any suggestions?

Originally Posted by Zts2004

So, I think that I am gonna go with this one instead of getting a new one right away. What do ya think?

5/8 Jos. Allen & Sons 'NON-XLL' Barber's Notch - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

Also, I will need a strop, any suggestions?

That looks like a good start to me. Just one slight word of caution: this razor is a 1/4 hollow, which some people don't like. I tend to prefer the heavier grinds myself, but you'll never know until you try.

Check out ruprazor or whipped dog for a starter strop, I've never used either, but have heard good things.

Just lay off the moloko plus synthamesc before you shave, and you should be good to go.

Originally Posted by Zts2004

So, I think that I am gonna go with this one instead of getting a new one right away. What do ya think?

5/8 Jos. Allen & Sons 'NON-XLL' Barber's Notch - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

Also, I will need a strop, any suggestions?

The razor looks decent, but I don't see it mentioned that it is shave ready. It probably is, but just not mentioned. You should contact the seller just to make sure it is.

As for strops, I'm partial to ruprazor myself. If you want to spend more, the modular strop from SRD are nice in that you can change the leather pretty easily.

If you want to save some money on your first straight, I'd also like to mention a few other vendors that you can get good, shave ready razors for low price.
Whipped Dog
Restored Razor (look under the budget section).
Holli4pirating

A note about whipped dog. He does not restore them the way most used razors will be, but simply gives them a basic cleaning and hones them up nicely. This is what allows him to charge such cheep prices. They don't look the nicest, but they will get you good shaves without breaking the bank. He also has a nice deal where you can trade any razor bought by him for a different one at the price of a honing. This is a great way to experiment with different sizes and grinds.

I agree with Mark, Larry at Whipped Dog is awesome to deal with, no hassle return policy. Great products, the razor deal for a price of a honing, you cant go wrong. PLus for 30-50 dollars if you like it, then u have a vintage razor for dirt cheap, and his razors are usually in really nice condition so restores wont cost an arm and a leg. I order a decent amout of stuff from him. Great deal on a starter strop too. 19$ for a strop with a balsa piece with two types of oxides. great deal. Excellent start for a beginner. That's what i did, and i still go there.