Canadian ordering from the US

[Dups]

Hey guys,

Anyone here ever ordered a razor from the states? I'm having some problems with mine? Could it because of the customs or something?Anyone ever experienced some difficulties too?

[Milton Man]

What kind of troubles are you having? Delayed shipping? If that's the case, it usually only means that your package has been snagged by Customs and you'll be charged GST/PST +$5 processing fee. There is no restriction of razors crossing the border (I've checked). Just be patient - it can sometimes sit with Customs for over a week!

Mark

[Dups]

Hey,

Well the package was sent last Wednesday but on USPS's website it still says that the package is in the original location and the status is still at ACCEPTANCE. There's no way it hasn't moved from that post office since then..I hate their tracking system. It's even worst than Canada Post hehe (not a good thing)

[Milton Man]

I had that as well with one of our esteemed vendors as well - they shipped right on time, but the USPS tracking still said "Acceptance" as it ended up at my door. I think it still took a few weeks though...Patience, grasshopper!

Mark

[Dups]

hehe I'm not exactly known for my patience :P Especially when it comes to our dear mail system here in Canada.

I'm just making the switch to straights so I can't wait to get my hands on that thing!

[Milton Man]

I hear 'ya! But like all things with straights...patience is not only a virtue, it's the only way not to butcher yourself! Practice with your left hand with your regular razor in the meantime, learn how to stretch properly as well...this will most definitely serve you in good stead, so when your razor does finally arrive, you'll be a good position to use it properly.

Also, watch all the videos and read the stickies...you can save yourself a huge learning curve (and your face).

Most of all though, go slowly - it really is one of those things where you have to earn a good shave through diligence and taking your time to do the prep work.

Just my $0.02

Mark

[Dups]

I've using a DE for about 2 months now so I think I got the prep part pretty good. I've also watched every single video on youtube and read most of the information on here and B&B.

I actually have three razors making their way to my doorstep. Hopefully I'll figure it out quick.

I've been practicing my stropping skills with a knife and a belt.

What kind of equipment do you use?

[chee16]

i have ordered stuff from Tony Miller, Ebay and one of the members here. they all took different amounts of time varying from 2-4 weeks. i didn't bother to track them as for me the buying part is the hardest thing, then the waiting does suck but i figure whenever it shows up it will be a great surprise for the day. this happened yesterday as another member sent me a bunch of injector blades and i was surprised to see the package sitting on my counter when i got home(i live with my grandmother so she had brought it in). i feel for ya though. when i orderd my first razor from Tony the first two weeks were torture then i kind of relaxed a bit and almost forgot about it. when it came it was great.

Patience is the key in my experience. the best part is that i know that saying this does nothing to make you feel better.

[Milton Man]

Sounds like you did your prep work! No wonder you're excited!

As for "equipment" almost too numerous to name! I use a Tony Miller 3" latigo/real linen strop. I have about 6 razors that I use regularly, with most of the major names represented. For honing I have the Norton 220/1000 combo for bevel setting, and the 4000/8000 for polishing, and a Belgian coticule for finishing. As for soaps, I pretty well use Colleen's soaps exclusively, since I find that they lather the best and provide the best slickness. I currently have the C&E best badger brush (covetting the Shavemacs!) and I vary on the aftershave, using a combination of C&E sandlewood, Dominica Bay Rum, Old Spice, and American Crew.

What do you have coming your way?

Mark

Oh, and I have a DE as well, that I use with Derby blades.

[Dups]

The waiting isn't what bothers me the most. What really ticks me off is that USPS and Canada Post try to make us believe that they have tracking system. Their systems are absolutely worthless. I would say that 9 times out of 10 I will get the package days before they actually update it on their website.