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  1. 11-01-2011, 02:30 PM #1
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    Default Beginner straight razor purchase

    Hi there,
    I know a newbie isn't supposed to buy razors on eBay. I stumbled upon a couple on Etsy and fell in love, but I don't want to make a bad purchase. Your evaluations would be appreciated!

    Vintage Straight Razor Medal Razor Made from by thevintagearcade
    The Cowboy not The Indian Translucent Straight Razor by dapperdean


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    Sarah
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    Check out the classifieds here instead, you can get a much better deal than those two.
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    The first razor looks badly worn and the second, well I don't know what they are claiming about it but I wouldn't believe it. Get something from the classifieds and have it professionally honed.
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    + 1 to the advice already given here. Or you could check out Straight Razor Designs--they've usually got good package deals on razor and strop combos. Note: any razor purchased from SRD is going to be new, but will be shave-ready when it gets to you.
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    I agree with the others. Don't do it! You can do much better. You really should buy a shave-ready razor:

    Inexpensive: Larry Andro at Whipped Dog
    Bargain: SRD Classifieds
    New: Straight Razor Design

    SRD has great bargains and sets and their prices for basic razors is not that much.

    Let us know what you finally decide. We are interested.

    Happy Shaving!
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    Thanks for the pointers! I just snatched one up from the classifieds. Now to learn to strop!

    If something is advertised in the classifieds as "shave-ready" do I still need to have it honed?
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    Quote Originally Posted by limebutterfly View Post

    If something is advertised in the classifieds as "shave-ready" do I still need to have it honed?
    No , if it's shave ready it will not need to be honed . Most shave ready razors are also stropped , ready to use . You may get away with a few shaves without stropping , but normally the razor is stropped before using it . You will need to learn to strop correctly before you strop your razor . You can practice the "X" stroke with a butter knife or similar smooth edged knife . There is plenty of info on this site covering every aspect of using , and maintaining a straight razor . Good luck !
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