Thread: Hi from Toronto

Hi,

Was turned onto the forum from a friend on another forum. Definitely interested in getting into the world of straight razors!

Looking to get a beginner razor/beginner set to get started in the world! Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Welcome to the insanity

Welcome to SRP!

I'm not sure of your budget but the best place to look would be Straight Razor Designs (ad is on right side of page). A second option if you are on a budget would be to check out WhippedDog.com, they have some good sets too.

Any ? Just let us know!

Joshua

Larry at whippeddog.com has some great deals for starting out. That way you don't break the bank and find out you hate straight shaving.

Ahhh, yes....the people from Toronto are taking over the world! (Ok...well maybe not).

Nice to see another local boy on here.

For beginner stuff I'd check 1) Straight razor Designs.....they have complete sets with a razor, brush, strop. 2) Our Classifieds section.....that will save you money....but you'll still need a strop 3) WhippedDog, Larry always has some affordable products ready to go.

My advice would be to stay away from Ebay until you know exactly what you're doing. Purchase a razor from a reputable vendor, which is "shave ready", and get a good strop. Your strop will be the second most used piece of equipment in your shave arsenal....don't skimp on it. Save money on a brush, by purchasing a boar brush, ....and save money on soap, by starting with something easy to lather such as Proraso (at Shoppers Drug Mart for $8).

Good luck....and PM me if you need anything. I'm probably just around the corner.

Nate

Welcome to another Toronto boy! Maxi covered most of what you need, but here are my suggestions.

From Shopper's Drug Mart in Toronto:

Omega 10005 Boar Bristle Brush with Ash wood handle - $14.99
Proraso Shaving Soap (you can go for either the green eucalyptus/menthol version, or the white aloe/sensitive version) - $8.99 (what Maxi mentioned)
Proraso Aftershave Splash or Balm (same as above, green or white) - $15.99???

Optional
Proraso Pre/Post cream (green or white).

I saw them in stock at the Yonge & St. Clair Shoppers a couple of days ago.

Welcome to the forum. SRD is top shelf and will have everything you need to get started, Fendrihan's local as well. I've had great experiences dealing with both.

Enjoy the journey!

Welcome to SRP from a fellow Canuck! You've already been given some good ideas on where to get started. The main thing is to be patient and have fun

Thanks Everyone,

Looks like I'll be heading to shoppers after work! by Yonge and Bloor hope they have all the stuff. Nice to have lots of toronto guys on here.

Looking at the SRD starter kit and upgrading the strop to the english leather.
Will also pick up another razor off the classified section and start out with a rotation of two. Until I learn to hone them properly.

I also have another strop for knives loaded with diamond spray. Would that be usable or should I stick to the smooth leather on one side + rough loaded leather on the other with .3 CO?

Thanks for all the advice!

Joshua

Originally Posted by DwarvenChef

Welcome to the insanity

Thanks DC

As if knives weren't bad enough.

Do they make KU Razors?