Thread: Yet to start. Doing my research :)

Originally Posted by Stubear

Welcome!

+1 for the Bismarck. I have one in black scales and its a really great shaver..!

I also agree that you shouldnt start honing until you know how to shave and are comfortable with all that entails, like stropping, lathering, face prep, the actual shave and post shave treatment.

If you get the Bismarck from SRD it will definately be shave ready and they also do beginners kits that come with a strop, brush, mug and soap as well. Thats a really great way to start out..!

Good luck and keep us posted!

Thanks Stubear. I'm looking into SRD right now and looking at "Best Quality" DOVO right now. I'll definately look at a good kit as well

Any recommended kits?

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

Maybe. Absolutely.
....snip
That said, sure, go for it. But keep in mind that for similar money, you can get two 'Best Quality'....snip...

+1 on this. A second razor is a good thing, a superior
strop is also a good place to put the price difference.
Neither need be fancy -- but full function yes.

Originally Posted by nissassagame

Any recommended kits?

Check out the kits (razor, strop, etc.) at the vendors previously mentioned such as Vintage Blades and Straight Razor Designs. At minimum, I would opt for a razor and strop set. My choice would be a lower cost Dovo Best Quality or Dovo Special and a 3" strop for starters.

You ought to be able to get a decent brush and soap or non-aerosol shaving cream at your local drugstore. If not, then order them online too.

A small cereal or dessert bowl or large coffee mug purchased from a local discount store could serve as your first shaving mug or bowl.

Just my 2 cents.

Take care--and smooth shaving.

Hi Dave,

Where are you in Alberta? There's a local shop here in
Calgary that should have what you need to get started:

Rasage Poulin

They carry Thiers-Issard razors, so if you have your heart
set on a DOVO the Canadian retailer you want would be:

Fendrihan

If you're in the Calgary area and need some honing done
or are interested in some tips to get started let me know!

Regards and ,

- Scott

Originally Posted by sebell

Hi Dave,

Where are you in Alberta? There's a local shop here in
Calgary that should have what you need to get started:

Rasage Poulin

They carry Thiers-Issard razors, so if you have your heart
set on a DOVO the Canadian retailer you want would be:

Fendrihan

If you're in the Calgary area and need some honing done
or are interested in some tips to get started let me know!

Regards and ,

- Scott

I'm In Grande Cache. Closer to Edmonton than Calgary

I'll order online. That's probably my best guess.

Thanks.