Okay guys. I have a Dovo 5/8 razor, a slightly used pasted paddle and a basic hanging strop from a friend who simply does not have the dexterity to use these effectively. As I will not resell a used set I want to make a proposal to new guys who do not yet own equipment.

I will send these out, as a loaner, honed and ready to go to the first Newbie who sends me a PM through this forum. Simply click my name at the top of the post and select send a Private Message. Once you get the set try it for up to two weeks, ask questions and see what you think.....is straight razor shaving for you? Once finished with the 2 week trial you must mail it off to the next fellow on the list, etc.... or back to me for a touchup honing if you feel you dulled it too much to shave. Each person gets the same 2 week trial with the equipment and can then decide if straight razor shaving is something for them. Each soaps, mugs, brushes, CLEANING, etc...are up to you but this will let you try this out before buying anything.

Your only obligation is to eventually mail it at your expense to another member. Each recipient is responsible for cleaning this to his satisfaction before use. Postage is usally around $7 to $8 less insurance. Every few guys it ought to come back for a honing just in case.

Let me kow if anyone is interested.

Tony