Thread: Beginners Tips: Dec 2012 - Jan 2013

Originally Posted by Regniwekim

I was expecting that answer lol

They do seem to have the most reasonably priced razors though.

I'm trying to find a good brush/soap set, and theirs are just a bit out of my price range for now.

I've been considering picking up the Van der Hagen set, since it's only $12 for just getting started. Then, I could upgrade down the road when that brush bites the dust.

I use that $12 set as well. I have no problem with it. VDH soap is good and lathers well and a boar brush works well with harder soap (as opposed to cream).

You may decide that you don't need anything else. It's not junk.

Some observations:

Knife manufacturers are professionals; hobbyist razor honers are amateurs.

Honing a razor, stropping it and and making lather aren't really that difficult, but like Glen said it does take does take a fair amount of practice to get the feel of what works.

His shaving advice is golden!

Jeff