Thread: Newbie Shopping List

I started with the Straight Razor Wet Shaving Set; it set me up well and also, getting the razor from SRD assured me that my razor was shave ready. A person will not go wrong with SRD sets; when that set arrives, YOU ARE READY TO ROLL!!

Originally Posted by Otto

Here is the sticky.

I would rather get a Straight Razor Wet Shaving Set from SRD or even something from the classifieds here than any "sight unseen deal" from anybody.

IMHO a 2 1/4 inch strop will be harder for you to use. I know it is only a 1/2 inch but go for at least a 2 1/2 inch strop, 3 inches if you can find one. I think this would reduce the chances of you ruining your first strop. Otherwise, good job

Originally Posted by superpatriot

McGyver,

. . . You think a razor from Whipped Dog will give me a enough shaves to tell if it's for me? I was looking at the $55 Straight Razor/poor man strop kit. My only concern was not getting a real feel for using a straight razor if I use inferior material.
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PMFJI --

The Whipped Dog razors, and Poor Man's strop, aren't made of "inferior material". The razors are good vintage steel, and the occasional report on Larry's honing has been favorable. The strop (which I own) is decent leather -- not large, not fancy. It makes a good travel strop if you "graduate" to something else.

You'll cry less if you nick a Poor Man's strop, or if you drop a Whipped Dog razor, than if you damage a Boker Edelweiss.

Your face probably won't know the difference.

Charles

Edwin Jagger Best Badger Shaving Brush, Imitation Light Horn
My reading says a decent brush is important, but I don't want to go all out until I am experienced. I also would prefer not to have a plastic handle.

Isn't "imitation light horn" the same as "plastic" ?<g>

. . Charles

PS -- I have a Plisson badger brush that's about 20 years old with a plastic handle. It's still working. So I might be biased.

Originally Posted by cpcohen1945

PMFJI --

The Whipped Dog razors, and Poor Man's strop, aren't made of "inferior material". The razors are good vintage steel, and the occasional report on Larry's honing has been favorable. The strop (which I own) is decent leather -- not large, not fancy. It makes a good travel strop if you "graduate" to something else.

You'll cry less if you nick a Poor Man's strop, or if you drop a Whipped Dog razor, than if you damage a Boker Edelweiss.

Your face probably won't know the difference.

Charles

I certainly did not mean to disparage Whpped Dogs items. After reading all the posts I am looking to do a low-cost starter kit. I appreciate all the feedback. When I finally get started I will let you all know. From all my reading it seems I will have it a little easier, because I need to shave every day (I sometimes take Sat/Sun off from shaving if possible). Not having a lot of growth should help me out as a beginner.

Originally Posted by cpcohen1945

Isn't "imitation light horn" the same as "plastic" ?<g>

. . Charles

PS -- I have a Plisson badger brush that's about 20 years old with a plastic handle. It's still working. So I might be biased.

I did not know, but I was wondering. I thought imitation light horn would be made of wood, but I honestly have no idea. I just wanted something more solid than plastic (personal preference, although I haven't even started yet!). Even if I don't prefer whatever I buy first, I keep hearing it is good to have spare items.