Thread: Who's Face is it Anyway?

I don't know too much about AoS stores, but they appear similar to a chain we have here in Australia, Shaver Shop, that sell mainly electric shavers and know very little about what is involved with using a cut-throat, but are only too hapy to sell you one anyway. I could be wrong about AoS.
What you need (minimum):
A razor
A strop
Shave cream/soap
Shave brush.

A cheap second hand razor and a basic strop can be had from whippeddog.com as a sight unseen deal, and may be the best place for a bloke on a tight budget to go to. If you can afford new, then the best prices seem to be had at SRD.com. Both places sell you a razor that is ready to go. SRD has a range of prices and gear to choose from.
It's a learning curve to use a cut-throat, but to avoid irritation you don't need to use pressure against your face when you shave with a razor and you don't want to go over the same spot too much. Regardless of pressure, for me two passes are enough on my neck and no more than three on my face. That's more than enough to get a damn fine shave (DFS) or BBS shave.


Mick