Thread: SRD: Dovo Best Quality Black 5/8" Straight Razor Set

Just purchased my first Straight Razor from Straight Razor Designs. Pretty excited, anxious and nervous at the same time. I want to be sure to take my time using the suggestions from the Beginner's Guide and other posts I have read here. I don't know why I decided to go Straight Razor. But I am sure I will be glad I did. I'll be using this thread to post my opinions about my journey here. Let me know if there is anything I need to know about the kit I purchased. Should arrive by Wednesday. I included the price here as well for those other beginners who are wondering what it may cost for an entire first kit. Also, if anyone could let me know if I have forgotten to order something that I should have in my repertoire. I know I need to go get some aftershave and I hear quite a few suggestions about alcohol free aftershaves so I will probably go that route.

1 x Dovo Best Quality Black 5/8" Straight Razor Set = $191.49
Your Strop 3" Black Latigo Leather
Your Brush Simpson Beaufort B4 Pure Badger Shaving Brush
Your Mug Black Super Shave Mug
Your Soap Sandalwood
Your Acrylic Brush Stand Black
Your Pinaud Styptic Pencil .33 ounce
World of Straight Razor DVD No Thanks

About the kit: Went with the 5/8" blade for best balance of tang, blade and handle. Didn't want a heavy blade and vice versa for my first razor. Upgraded to the 3" Strop so I don't need to learn too much at the same time. I heard suggestions that a 3" strop is better for beginners so I don't need to learn the X motion as well as how to strop at the same time. Wasn't really sure on what fragrance of soap but was intrigued by the sandalwood. Decided to opt out of the DVD since most of this stuff can be found on YouTube and this forum.