Thread: Experiences with Whipped Dog Shaving?

Originally Posted by Basman

. . . I realize you need a strop as well to keep it sharp, but I don't wan to buy one unless I actually plan to use the razor more than once.

Who can help?

There's a learning curve for straight-razor shaving. And it's a lot longer than one shave.

If you want to give this a fair shot -- as opposed to "I tried it and I _knew_ it wouldn't work!" -- get the Poor Man's strop kit, and expect to build up your skills slowly.

And _do not_ strop the razor before you shave with it!

. Charles

Originally Posted by Basman

Does anyone have any experience in buying from this site,

Yes. Larry's a stand up guy, and will get you started in the right direction.

and would the $25 razor be any good?

One of my best razors was in that category.

Who can help?

Pull the trigger. You'll be glad you did.

I feel that I should chime in and comment. Larry at Whipped Dog is most certainly a stand up guy and top notch vendor. Larry is what all say he is and if there is ever a problem rest assured it will be taken care of. I speak from experience as a brush I ordered came from a supply he had received from his supplier that were defective and was not apparent until after some use. Larry learned of the defect and it was immediately replaced and his vendor informed so they could correct their problem and actually improve the product to meet Larry's expectations and that of his customers. Order in confidence.

Originally Posted by nipper

If you don't get a fair deal and a good price from Larry/Whipped Dog you will probably be the first. Larry/Whipped Dog are super.

Same experience here, though with a silvertail badger brush knot and handle. Very friendly, very communicative and took the time with me, a new timer also, to go through things with me.

Big thumbs up for Larry.

unit, did you buy the sight unseen flawed for $28 or the $41 Sight unseen

This is my sight unseen flawed:



Well ok, it has got new scales since I got it...

Gives me great shaves and nothing but thumbs up for Mr. Andreassen.

Pontus

Those scales are sweet! I love the vintage look as well

Pfred, where did you buy that scale at?

I didn't. Shot the moose, boiled the bone, enjoyed the soup and made the scales including the scrimshaw myself.

Pontus

Got my first straight razor from Larry 3 weeks ago. It was a sight unseen flawed and I ordered it with the poor man strop and a few other things. It arrived quickly and have been shaving with it ever since. Not the prettiest but shaves great. Will defiantly do business with him again.