Hello all,

Although I'm yet to shave with a straight I've been researching and building my supplies in the land of OZ and have found the following.

1. "Autosol" metal polish works very well for polishing a razor and is readily available from automotive stores in Australia (I got mine from "Repco" at about $7.00AUD a tube)

2. I found Neetsfoot oil made by "Diggers" at "Home Hardware" 500mls for about $8.00AUD.

3. Mineral oil I found is marketed under "Light paraffin Oil" within Australia, although my local chemist didn't stock it.

4. I believe "Singer Oil" will suffice for blade oiling, about $3.00AUD at "Home Hardware".

5. Sand paper, "Repco" stocks Norton Abrasives wet/dry sand paper for $1.50AUD a sheet but only go up to 1200grit (well at least at my local rural store).

6. "Lie-Nielsen" sell a "Norton" 4000/8000 combo stone for $104.00Aud + $10.00 next day delivery. Link

7. An Australian eBay store is selling "Col. Conk" shave soap 2.25 ounces (Buy It Now) for $10.90AUD + $3.00AUD postage. Link

8. "Shell-Lap Supplies" has some interesting looking lapidary supplies including diamond and chromium oxide. Link

9. "Bay Island" This place is located in Brisbane and makes some shave soaps. I haven't tried them but they look ok and not too expensive. Link

Well, that's me for the time being. Maybe some fellow Aussies can post their own finds/thoughts and we can make this a good reference point for all Aussies here.