Thread: Need info on decent but cheap equipment

hello everyone Im a sIngle father of 2 and I also have a 13 year old step daughter so needless to say I stay straped for funds. but I would really love to know the cheepest yet decent equIment so I can shave wIth a straIght razor. I have a crappy full hollow pakka wood scaled razor from vintage straight razor.com and a 220-1000 grIt hone and a jemIco strop. when I bought the practIce straIght razor I started researchIng and so far I have done good enough to where I can shave wIth It but It does tug. sInce then I have ordered, not receIved, a norton 4000-8000 grIt hone and a 12000 grIt hone. I also have a satIn tIp the pureIst badger haIr brush an Ih have satIn tIp shave cream & style kIng shave soap. I have also ordered camIlla oIl styptIc pencIl annother two strops yellow strop cream green strop compound and a brush & razor stand. any Info wIll be verry much apprecIated

My best suggestion would be to check the classifieds here, there are normally several at good prices for shave ready blades. Otherwise, whippeddog.com has good if not pretty razors.

I'll second the WhippedDog.com suggestion.

If your razor is from Straight Razor Designs (a new razor from Dovo or Boker), or was bought from a vendor on this site, there's nothing "crappy" about it.

. . . Why do you want another one?

I don't think you'll ever get a comfortable shave from a 1000-grit stone. When the 4K/8K/16K set arrives, you'll be able to hone to "shave-ready" status, if you have the skill to do it. A pasted strop with "green" (chromium dioxide?) paste should put the final polish on the edge.

Charles

What brand is the razor you have????

GM Buckingham & sons. I bought ot about 2 weeks before I found this site

Ahhhhhh that razor isnt from "Straight Razor Place" (we don't sell stuff) it is from VSR which is why all the confusion, Yep that is junk..

Ok that answered our questions at least as to why it doesn't shave...

Thanks for the clarification,,

Sorry I meant vintage straight razor.com and I was eonderong if you could tell if I was honing right by my description. Also the purpose of my post was to ask where a person can find decent shaving products, what brand and item name is, and where theese good deals are. Thanks for the insight

There's a lot of places to buy stuff but for a good low cost deal it's hard to beat whippeddog.com. The classifieds here also have some good deals for shave ready SRs.

Strops there a ton of places to go and lots of opinions as to what's best. Straight razor designs strops are a little expensive for entry lvl but the option to be able to replace parts instead of the whole strop is nice. Whippeddog also has a nice basic strop. My fav is the big mama strop from star shaving which also pretty low cost. An illinois strop can be had on amazon for a pretty low cost also.

Wet wear (soaps and creams) and brushes you get even more options. Straight razor designs, classic shaving, Italian barber, west coast shaving, amazon, walmart, target, bath and body works (only the co bigelow cream ) and many more. These are just ones that i have dealt with and was happy with. Many have options of free shipping over a certain amount. Check out the vendors corner for more options.

Hi Swerve, and welcome to SRP! Although no one has mentioned it, you can usually find decent-to-excellent razors and equipment on eBay. However, I do recommend you ask one of the Senior Members or Mentors here via private message for their opinion on the specific item before you make an offer or commit to buy. You'll find everyone here happy to help you.
OH! Before I forget, check the Wiki section here, specifically "Straight Razors To Avoid." That will help you narrow down your search in whatever route you choose to obtain your gear.
See you in the trenches, buddy!

That site is kind of hard to navigate does anyone have any suggestions about their blind deals?