Yeah, another note if you get ANY pastes make sure you keep them on a separte paddle strop, don't strop on one then go to your regular strop this will contaminate and ruin your regular strop.
The 3 inch sounds great, as your first strop do be prepared to nick the crap out of it even if you are incredably careful.
Wow! The one I was watching on eBay went for $178.50!
There's a Geissen & Forsthoff "Adoration" that hasn't closed yet. It's a nice razor. I don't think it'll reach $178 -- but who knows? And there's only one photo, so problems could be hidden on the back side of the blade.
There are good reasons why many of us say:
. . . Don't get your first razor on eBay.
. Charles
I have been convinced. I had never heard of whipped dog. I sent an email a few hours ago. Getting the whole shebang from him. :) Thank you guys so much for steering me straight.
That's why we are here. Most of us have been in your shoes. Keep us up to date on what you get
I surely will
Order placed with whipped dog. Sight half seen razor, and rich man strop kit.
Larry at whipped dog is a great guy. Great stuff he sells to get people started, and he'll always answer any questions you have. Good luck!