Thread: what to buy?

hello everyone Im new to the whole straight razor thing, I live in the uk waiting for my 1st razor to arrive in the post (not new or shave ready) just wondering as to strops and hones as to what is best for me and where is best to buy from in uk. thanks

alpla444,

Welcome and hello from Hastings

For razors, strops and honing we have two (2) very fine chappies in the UK:

1) Mr Neil Miller www.strop-shop.co.uk

2) Mr Steve Dempster www.theinvisibleedge.co.uk

Mr Miller specializes in vintage straight razors; Mr Dempster has both new build (Dovo & Thiers-Issard) and vintage razors.

Both do superb honing.

For soaps, creams, aftershaves etc

Mr P Mayhew www.connaughtshaving.com is an excellent resource.

Mr Millers' strops, both hanging and paddle are absolutely first rate in every way; highly recommended

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

Hello!

Here are some good suppliers this side.

Paul Welcome To Connaught Shaving
Neil www.strop-shop.co.uk - hand made straight razor strops, razor pouches, shaving accessories, vintage razors, razor honing and restoration
Steve Introduction to razors

The classifieds are a great resource too, but remember that if you buy from outside of Europe, you need to factor in customs charges.


I'd leave the hones alone right now & just get a strop. Honing takes a little practise & you've enough to learn right now. Also, the stones are an unnecesary expense at this stage. Send the razor out.
As for a strop, you will damage your first, so either buy a cheap, but quality one, or one that has replaceable components.


Russ got there first!