Thread: Newb Questions about straight and safety razor and accesories

freebird I remember him saying one of the mechanical devices was a rolls, and i know he also used the word autostrop. Next time i see him I will get the exact names and model numbers as well.

I just ordered some stuff from http://www.leesrazors.com/ . Lee was really great and informative. i think i may have went overboard with the stand and the musgo soap and shampoo but oh well time will tell.


33.00 merkur razor HD #334
9.00 Merkur double edge stainless steel blades, 20 in all
23.50 badger brush (didn't really plan on using creams mostly figured i would use soaps)
17.50 stand
3.50 col conk amber shave soap
6.00 musgo soap bar
17.50 musgo shampoo

total
$110 plus s/h and tax

Already got an Old Spice shaving mug which was my great grandfathers, and that thing is really thick much more so then a coffee mug.

I also emailed thegentlemensquarter@ verizon.net and will probably pick up 4 cakes of soap, and recomendations for the types to pick up?

Later on after I get thru with the Merkur razor blades who could I buy a variety pack from? Firestart u said " A guy at SMF offers a sampler pack that has several brands that you could try" what does SMF stand for?

Are there any links for tips/guides for shaving w/ a safety razor I'd like to avoid as many newb errors as possible and also try to learn nuances b4 i attempt the 1st shave.

thanks again for all the input.