Thread: Hello From Boston!

New guy here. Diving into the straight razor world with a woodworking background. Trying to locate my Grandfather's straight razor from an uncle down in Atlanta so that I can restore it, but if not I'm in the market for a beginner's straight edge. Have any of you had a positive experience buying the "Sight Unseen" razors on Whippeddog.com? I've seen many members suggest it. Also it says it comes ready to shave, has anyone ever bought from here and received a nicely honed blade? Thanks for the help. Cheers

Welcome to SRP, baystate!
Sorry, I have not done business with Whippeddog so I can't answer that question. I bet if you type whipped dog into the search box you will find a bunch of threads about the company and their product.

yes larry will set you up with a shave ready razor which you will need to get started along with a strop if you don't have a suitable one he has set up quite a few people here and is trustworthy ,, also the classifieds can get you into a great starter razor that's ready to shave also

Also consider getting a razor from the classified section on razor forums. Many of the less popular or well known makes of razors are of very good quality and can be found at reasonable prices. Classified razors from hobbiests are usually well cared for and may be shave ready. What ever razor you get, be careful that the blade is not cracked or rusted, centers when closing the scales, is tight in the scales and not floppy, and not so badly honed and worn that the blade has bad geometry. The important thing is that the blade is or can be made shave ready, has good geometry, and is not made from poor quality or badly heat treated steel. Generally, razors made in Soligen, Sheffield, France, and the US in good condition are OK. Getting razors from vendors that are not knowlegable sources (respected razor shops, razor hobbiests, etc.) such as e-Bay, estate sales, and antique stores can be buyer beware situations.

Welcome brother, man I miss Boston

Hi and welcome. I didn't buy a razor from whipped dog but I did buy a poor man's strop. Glad I did too. It was cheap, but does a good job. I gashed it a few times when I first started out. Now that my technique is better I am easier on the strop. Hmmmmm, I think it's time to get a new 3" with leather handle.

Hi fellow Bostonian. Welcome

Not quite Boston, but welcome from Clinton. MA

Chris

A hardy welcome from another Bostonian, you are going to love this journey.

Hi and welcome. Many use whipped dog to get started and Larry has a good reputation on the forum for customer service. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask