Thread: Hello from Sunny California (although a bit too sunny right now)

So I looked into all of it more and I initially thought straight razors were at the 150 and up range and looking at whipped dog again, the straight razors he have are so cheap and apparently have good reviews on this website as well. I feel in the FAQ, should just post his razor as the one to start with, rather than showing all the options and just asking them to pick one among a lot. I'd just add in that razor and the VDH shave set as the beginner set.

Welcome from southern California. Yeah I say take a shot with the straight and see if you like it. Looks like you've found some places for good deals.
If you're still wondering about the Feather blades for the DE, obviously online or you can get them locally here in the south bay at the Shaver Shop on Hawthorne, but not sure where in so cal you're located.

Originally Posted by RoyalCake

Welcome from southern California. Yeah I say take a shot with the straight and see if you like it. Looks like you've found some places for good deals.
If you're still wondering about the Feather blades for the DE, obviously online or you can get them locally here in the south bay at the Shaver Shop on Hawthorne, but not sure where in so cal you're located.

Wow that is really close to me I think. Where from SoCal are you from.

Originally Posted by MrActuary

Wow that is really close to me I think. Where from SoCal are you from.

I'm in Torrance. That Shaver Shop on Hawthorne actually has quite a few things. They have Dovo and Boker straights, tons of brushes and DE stuff. Their prices for straights seem very "list". I haven't bought from them except Feathers for my dad. But if I were to buy a new straight I'd consider them to give support to a local business.

Originally Posted by RoyalCake

I'm in Torrance. That Shaver Shop on Hawthorne actually has quite a few things. They have Dovo and Boker straights, tons of brushes and DE stuff. Their prices for straights seem very "list". I haven't bought from them except Feathers for my dad. But if I were to buy a new straight I'd consider them to give support to a local business.

Alright I'll check them out. I only live a few blocks away from you I think, since I'm few blocks away from the shop, pretty small world. Either I'll get the DE feather safety razor or whipped dog DE, if you can help me differentiate between the two 17 dollar DEs, and then go for the straight on whipped dog as well.

Originally Posted by MrActuary

Alright I'll check them out. I only live a few blocks away from you I think, since I'm few blocks away from the shop, pretty small world. Either I'll get the DE feather safety razor or whipped dog DE, if you can help me differentiate between the two 17 dollar DEs, and then go for the straight on whipped dog as well.

Haha wow yeah small world. Unfortunately I don't know much about DE's since I don't use them but maybe someone else can chime in. If you need anything related to the straight let me know. I'm no expert at honing but I think I've become fairly proficient, so if you need that too feel free to hit me up.

Shane

Originally Posted by MrActuary

So I looked into all of it more and I initially thought straight razors were at the 150 and up range and looking at whipped dog again, the straight razors he have are so cheap and apparently have good reviews on this website as well. I feel in the FAQ, should just post his razor as the one to start with, rather than showing all the options and just asking them to pick one among a lot. I'd just add in that razor and the VDH shave set as the beginner set.

Don't think that will happen. Most want to see what they are buying. Most also would like quality and not something with wear or corrosion issues. I suspect many would like new, many would like fine vintage, etc.
It is a personal choice, a cheap one. Not the best choice, IMO.