I've seen this in the past and on other forums as well. I'm going to set up "loaner" sets.

Since we don't have monthly give aways I thought this might be something good to keep going year round.

I've got several razors of varying widths and grinds and some extra leather I'm going to make some strops with. I need to restore these razors first (mostly scales), and get some linen for the strops so it will be a few weeks before everything is ready, but here's how things will work:

Once I have the kits ready I will keep them available and sharp for any one who's interested but not certain on the straight razors. That person may, if they wish, contact me to arrange a loan of the equipment. I will likely require a fully refundable deposit, to be submitted to my business, that will cover the value of the set. I will carry a cheap mug, brush, and puck of soap that the person may purchase with the set and keep after returning the set. The person will have up to 30 days to evaluate the set and return it. Once I've received the set back in working order, I will fully refund the deposit. Then I will sharpen the razor and condition the strop for the next person on the list.

Additionally I will speak to Lynn about offering his video with these sets. I may require this in order to provide the new shaver with the necessary information to properly strop and shave. Even if I do, this will be much cheaper than having to buy an entire set just to try straight shaving for the first time.

This will be purely a not for profit venture. I will not make money on this. Depending on the feed back, and once I have the sets ready I will start a new thread, probably a sticky depending on admin forum feed back, with details, rules, etc.

Any genuine thoughts/comments welcome. No joking or off topic bs please.

Glen F