Thread: Starting on the Cheap

By cheap I mean less expensive of course, not as in low quality. At first when I started looking into straight razors it was kinda disapointing, it seemed like eveything I could afford was of such low quality that it wasnt worth getting. Then after about a 2 weeks of reading the forums here I found a way to get started even on my budget. I'm happy to say that I just got my first straight yesterday. I got a Sight Unseen Deal from Whipped dog. Whipped Dog Straight Razor Shaving Equipment It cost $55 and came with the poor mans strop kit. I picked up Van Der Hagen Premium Shave Set from the local drug store for $10.50. I know non of this is new out of the box top of the line, but for just starting out it's not bad IMHO for someone on a tight budget. (Like myself) Here are some picks.

Not a bad start for $65.50 if you ask me. Truth be told The Sight Unseen Deal was a given to me as a gift, so my total start up cost was $10.50. Can't wait to try out the razor this weekend.