Thread: Confused in Canada

If you want to buy something new, from a Canadian source, try Fendrihan -- Fendrihan, Classic Wet Shaving Store

I _think_ they have a honing service, and will hand-hone their new blades. The Dovos will probably need that, the TI's (from scuttlebutt here) may be OK as they come from the factory.

And contact Maxi.

. . . Charles

There's also The Classic Edge, they're in Ontario. The Classic Edge Shaving Store

They also have a honing service and send your razor shave ready with a free hone when/if you mess it up. I bought my razor from them.

Originally Posted by thuktunflishithy

There's also The Classic Edge, they're in Ontario. The Classic Edge Shaving Store

They also have a honing service and send your razor shave ready with a free hone when/if you mess it up. I bought my razor from them.

Yes Phil at the Classic Edge is very good, and willing to go the extra yard to make you happy. I'd trust him with any of my blades.

Originally Posted by Wells

I'm very hesitant to buy a used razor. Hepatitis lives for a long time and the consequences of contracting hepatitis C are quite severe. My step-father caught it from tainted blood after a car accident. The "cure" was chemotherapy. Daily injections that caused symptoms similar to a horrible case of the flue - for one year. As I was involved with his care this has stuck with me.

I suspect the risk is actually quite low, especially if the razor has been sharpened (removing material), so I wil give this some more thought.

The process of metal polishing is very unkind to viruses, but maybe they can survive? Isopropyl alcohol is a great sterilizer. Childlike regression into fearful states of unseen monsters. Use the alcohol, quickly and thoroughly and be done with it. Get a good vintage razor off the classifieds, no reason for new and/or expensive. If you don't hone your own razors you'll want 2-3 razors anyway. Most people nick their strop, so go for more than one on that, also plan on having a pasted strop for refreshing...

Actually my name is Phil, I am the owner of The Classic Edge Shaving Store. I do all honing for Fendrihan so feel free to contact us for your honing needs. We also give anyone who needs it free stropping and Honing Lessons.

People have been asking why we are down on April 13th with a error message. I am in the process of moveing my Domain, we pray we'll be up and running later today! What a knightmare! Sorry if we are putting anyone out please feel free to email me with any questions [email protected]

Phil and Jane

Wells it sounds like you're going for a home run in your first at bat with that list of items. I went high end on the brush (Simpson Duke 3) then just went "cheap" with the rest getting a Whipped Dog razor and Poor Man strop kit. I'm looking forward to seeing what you eventually decide on.

Tim

Originally Posted by goodtann

People have been asking why we are down on April 13th with a error message. I am in the process of moveing my Domain, we pray we'll be up and running later today! What a knightmare! Sorry if we are putting anyone out please feel free to email me with any questions [email protected]

Phil and Jane

Thanks for this post Phil, I almost had an aneurysm thinking you disappeared and I couldn't go shopping.

After careful consideration I went with the following

Hart 6/8 round point polished
Fendrihan house brand silver tip brush
Fendrihan strop
Castle Forbes pre-shave, cream and aftershave

Overall, I am very happy with my purchase. I need to send my razor out as I managed to clip my tap with the edge, but that was to be expected. The learning curve is very steep, but I recently started getting a good lather so that will help. The chin is tricky, but nothing that more practice (and blood) won't cure.

Wells

Originally Posted by Wells

After careful consideration I went with the following

Hart 6/8 round point polished
Fendrihan house brand silver tip brush
Fendrihan strop
Castle Forbes pre-shave, cream and aftershave

Overall, I am very happy with my purchase. I need to send my razor out as I managed to clip my tap with the edge, but that was to be expected. The learning curve is very steep, but I recently started getting a good lather so that will help. The chin is tricky, but nothing that more practice (and blood) won't cure.

Wells

Glad to here everything is going relatively well! Enjoy the shaves!