Thread: Newb here - How much did I screw up?

I went for this one:
http://www.billysblades.com/EL.Razors/2762.htm

http://www.billysblades.com/EL.Razors/2745.htm

Nice looking razor. I considered that one, but went with
this one instead.


Terry

Thanks. I mostly just looked for one with the highest "usability" number at or below $40

Originally Posted by Galvatron

Fantastic, thanks for all your help. I think I'll go ahead and get the 4 sided paddle strop. I see that you can have him pre-paste the surfaces, which is good, but where does one buy abrasive paste going forward?

Went ahead and ordered a razor from Billy, so I'm set in that department, and if I win some of those e-bay razors, I'll have something to practice on.

You will really like Tony's products. I have purchased a hanging strop and a paddle strop from him. I was very pleased with the quality!!! In my opinion, they blow the competition out of the water.

Enjoy!
Mark.

Thank you Mark.

Tony

Originally Posted by JerseyLawyer

Yes, welcome aboard.

I think Truefitt & Hill actually has a store in Chicago (http://www.truefittchicago.com/index.html). I don't know if I'd get a shave there unless I was really treating myself, but they make some great shaving products. As far as anything straight razor specific, though, I don't know of any other stores.

Good luck!

The Truefitt and Hill store is located on the 6th floor in Bloomingdales. Even if you don't get a shave there, you should take a look at what they have. That store is like the shaving promised land, they have nearly everything!

Another good store to take a look at is Nordstroms, they have a nice selection of AOS and T&H brushes and soaps. Kind of odd, but they actually have more T&H brushes and holders than the T&H store.
-Fred

Excellent, I have to go to Bloomingdale's tomorrow anyway, I'll make sure to check it out.

As an aside, this is a fantastic site, it's a shame that it doesn't show up higher on the Google search for "straight razors." Everyone with a website, set up a link here to boost the ranking