new convert to the straight razor i'll never go back
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new convert to the straight razor i'll never go back
Welcome and enjoy just ask if you need any help or advice
welcome to the gent from the old country.. if there's any questions just ask. there is a wealth of knowledge on the site by very experienced people
Welcome!
There are a lot of UK based SRP users.
I'm not that far from you, Just over in Coventry. The forum is active, And more like a family than a forum.
Have a browse of the auction 101 threads, and the shave of the day threads.
If your totally new and looking for equipment, check each subforum. Razors, strops, hones and brushes.
One of the better storefronts for new equipment is Invisible Edge.
Introduction to razors
The other guy I would recommend is Neil Miller, but he has just come out of hospital and may not be taking on work.
Vintage Straight Razor Sales & Restorations, Hand Made Strops, UK Razor Honing and Vintage Hone Stones
Your local supplies.
Brushes.
Wilko sell 2 boar brushes. Cheap £3-5 the higher priced one is reasonable.
Savers sell 1 boar brush. Cheap £3.99
Boots sell 1 boar brush. £10 MenU it's an omega brush and after break in it's a good brush.
Bodyshop sell 1 synthetic brush. Avoid.
Soap
Wilko,
Palmolive tube £1.50. good.
Palmolive tub £3 good.
Savers
Erasmic stick. £0.50 usable, takes a while to lather.
Superdrug
Ingram tube £1.50 good, menthol
Boots
Ted baker 02 shave creme £8 very good, menthol
Bodyshop
Macca root £8 very good
Any and every Chemist will sell Witchhazel. It's cheap £1-2, Use it after shaving to clean your skin and stop bleeding. It stings a lot and smells like cheap whiskey. It's the high street replacement for an alum block that is hard to find.
Any and every Chemist will sell mineral oil. It's just unscented baby oil. Use it to protect your blade from corrosion after shaving.
Aftershave.
Boots have a selection of 3 splashes. £4
The Perfume Shop did have an offer on Joop AS sets for £14 with balm and shower gel as well.
Have fun with your shaving :D
Hi and welcome aboard
Welcome from another Coventry member.
Welcome to SRP Welcome to right way :D
Welcome to SRP! I guess you found your way alright. ;)