Thread: Getting the goods, piecemeal

I am certain I want to get a real straight since I have become familiar with the Shavette. But, I don't have all the funds at one time to get everything at one shot.

I know at a minimum, I need the razor itself, a strop of some sort, and some type of sharpening/honing stuff. Do I get the razor first, and get the other stuff before I need to hone it, or do I get the supplies first?

Also, any recommendations for a sub-100 dollar razor are welcomed.

I will again have begiiner kits early next week with Illinois #127 strop, Timor 6/8 razor, mug. brush and soap for $119. I will be getting the Fromm razors to include in the kits in a few weeks for $99 instead of the Timor.

Tony

Look in the Gallery section. There is a folder that has razor stuff for sale from the members of this forum. Some of them have razors, some have strops etc. Do not hesitate to buy a used, HONED!, razor from one of the members here. They are a real bargain and since they are already honed then you do not need to put out the money for an expensive hone AND learn how to use it. I believe Lynn has some razors for sale in his gallery also. This way the only things you need are a razor, strop, brush, soap and an old, large coffee mug.

If you don't find what you want then let us know.

Hope this helps,

Originally Posted by randydance062449

Look in the Gallery section. There is a folder that has razor stuff for sale from the members of this forum. Some of them have razors, some have strops etc. Do not hesitate to buy a used, HONED!, razor from one of the members here. They are a real bargain and since they are already honed then you do not need to put out the money for an expensive hone AND learn how to use it. I believe Lynn has some razors for sale in his gallery also. This way the only things you need are a razor, strop, brush, soap and an old, large coffee mug.

If you don't find what you want then let us know.

Hope this helps,

Thanks, that was kind of a "duh" moment for me...I'm running on 20-hour days so the brain isn't always engaged.

I have the mug and a boar brush for now, and some store-bought soap (surrey and williams). I'm off to look...many thanks.