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    Default Greetings from London, U.K.

    Hello Everyone,

    I’ve been lurking around here for quite a while and finally decided to bite the bullet and buy a straight razor.
    I hope I can find a good place here in the U.K., online or otherwise to buy what I need.
    Best regards,

    Darek
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    Hi Darek,

    Welcome to SRP!
    If you haven't already done so check out the library https://shavelibrary.com/ you won't go too far wrong if you follow the advice.

    For soaps, creams, lotions and potions I use:
    https://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/
    https://connaughtshaving.com/

    For new razors like Boker, Dovo and Thiers Issard check out:
    https://www.theinvisibleedge.co.uk/

    For vintage:
    https://www.edge-dynamics.com/about-us

    You can also find some great beginner razors on SRP https://sharprazorpalace.com/buy-sell-trade/

    Another route is EBay then get a pro honer to make it shave ready.

    Have fun, you'll love it.
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    Welcome aboard, Darek.

    Check out WWW. Edge- Dynamics . Com. Joseph is one of our members from London, he does honing and restorations of razors. He might have just what your looking for.
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    Welcome to the forum.

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    Welcome Darek. Some great suggestions there. I second Connaught shaving, very competitive prices, even with shipping from the UK to Canada.

    There are some very knowledgeable members from the UK on this forum. You might want to consider reaching out for a hands on tutorial, it will surely flatten the learning curve.
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    Hello Darek and welcome to SRP.
    Enjoy your time here on the forum.

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    Hello Darek, welcome to SRP.
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    Welcome Darek. Glad to have you in the group. Take a quick glance at the rules of the forum. In our library is lots of info to help you on you way. Sounds like you have been given some great links so your on your way.
    It's just Sharpening, right?
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    Shoot you can always wander down to Jermyn Street. Taylor's of Old Bond Street is somewhat famous for their gear (and will have new Dovo razors to sell). You'll pay for it though.

    Vintage razors are at least the equal of new razors... there are several members who sell excellent ones on the "Buy/Sell/Trade" forum for reasonable prices. Bonus: They will come with a better edge than a factory razor (whether a factory razor has a shaveable edge is a source of contention...).
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