Thread: Any South Africa Gents out there???? Might need your help

I have done my first wet shave last night with a straight razor and is amazed at the ease of use and comfort. Not the best shave but i know there is room for improvement. I am situated in Centurion. Would like to know and share info with regards to straight razors in south africa.

welcome, good see another fello from SA. what razors do you have? Where did you buy your stuff? post some photos of your stuff if you want. Sharpness of the blade and good shaving cream can make a big difference.

Gentleman, Sharp Shooter in Sandton City is selling Dovo Straight Razors for not to bad prices.....Shaving Razors - Grooming

I brought all my supplies from sharp edge in sandton city.

1. Dovo Straight Razor Half Hollow Ground Carbon Steel Black Handle 5/8"
2. Omega Gift Set For Men 3 Piece
3. Dovo Strop Hanging - Cowhide
4. Giesen & Forsthoff Styptic Pencil
5.Dovo Leather Strop Balm (50 ml)

Nice, i also bought 2 omega shaving brushes and 2 DE razors from them. How big is the Dovo Strop? around the conner of shard edge is Crabtree & Evelyn store which also stock shaving products, abit expensive but really nice stuff.

Here is 2 more places that sells shaving products, are based in Cape Town.....
Mens Grooming | Wet Shaving
Brush Makers and Shaving Products | Hand Made | English Tradition | The Old'e English Shaving Shop

The strop is 40 x 5 cm. my first shave was quiet a rough cut and lots of beard still left but i sorted it all out with a normal shave. Will shave with straight until i get all the hairs and know all.

You should get honing stones, could be that the razor is not 100% sharp.

Where will i get honing stones suited for straight razor use

locally....no where, i look everywhere and found nothing, only place is in the USA to import. Best stone to get is the Norton whetstones. if you play around on the forum you will get alot of post and tips on honing and what stones to use. Only problem with us SA boys is that we are going to pay R2000+ for these stones.