Buying a New Razor and Strop
Hello All:
I am new to the website, but have found reading previous posts to be very helpful and informative.
I have been shaving with a straight razor for roughly 10 years, but the last 7 have been with a feather razor which uses replaceable blades. Therefore, it has been a long time since I have had to hone or strop.
Recently, I have been using a Dovo razor that I purchased years ago so that I can shave upwards on the neck (it is almost impssible with a feather razor due to the lighter weight). The Dovo is tremendously beat up and contains rust. It is time for retirement I think on that razor.
I want to purchase a new razor and will go with either a Dovo or TI. I have 2 questions. First, is there any difference between the $90 razor and $200, except for the fancier handles? Or does the more expensive razor shave better? Second, classicshaving sells an extra-wide honing strop. Is that for everyday stropping, or just periodic honing?
I appreciate any help I can get. Thanks.