Thread: I think I got a live one..

Whipped dog has the poor mans strop kit for like 25 bucks ish, you can get a starter brush online for 20 bucks and then a puck of soap for 20 bucks and an old coffee mug...

He can get in for under 100 if he wants to do it cheap (but once the hook is set he will be like the rest of us dropping crazy money on soaps, creams, Razors etc )

You can get a Williams shaving Puck from CVS for less than $2.

I find its also easier for a beginner to whip up a lather considering the tallow in Williams.

Originally Posted by KindestCutOfAll

You can get a Williams shaving Puck from CVS for less than $2.

I find its also easier for a beginner to whip up a lather considering the tallow in Williams.

Actually, Williams is notoriously hard to work into something passable as lather, hence the saying "If you can lather Williams you can lather anything".

Spend a few more bucks and buy some Proraso, or better yet (for a tallow fix) Tabac...

Originally Posted by sidmind

Other than being a little short, and having that crease in the middle like all of them do It should be ok won't it?

I'm not that sure. Why don't you give it a try first. Shave for two weeks with stropping on that thing and see if it's doable.
Also I'd let him make some decisions himself. It's pretty clear he needs a strop and may be brush/soap/cream. If he's that good friend let him use yours to try it out.
I think it's best to concentrate helping him with the important parts, i.e. how to make lather, strop, and shave, instead of picking his equipment for him. Just give him guidance from what you know and there is no need to sugarcoat the costs or try finding the cheapest ghetto setup for him.

Originally Posted by Ryan82

Actually, Williams is notoriously hard to work into something passable as lather, hence the saying "If you can lather Williams you can lather anything".

Spend a few more bucks and buy some Proraso, or better yet (for a tallow fix) Tabac...

That explains a lot. I just got some Tonsorial Shave Cream from New York Shaving Company. I was amazed at how easy it was to lather.

I thought Williams was difficult at first, but I'm kinda stubborn. Now I can get it to lather pretty well. Looks like it was good practice. Maybe we can list Williams as a training aid!!!