Thread: Newbie in CowTown

My name is Ralph and I write from Calgary Alberta Canada ‘eh!
First of all I gotta say,….this site is an incredible source of information!
I decided some time ago that I was eventually going the way of the straight razor and finally decided it is time to get serious and do something about it.
My plan is to move from disposables to safety razor then to straight.
I spent the entire week end reading/studying and making notes mainly from this web site to get a perspective on the direction I need to take.
Then I checked out Kijiji and found a local seller that may have exactly what I’m looking for.
This is his advertisement…….

• Plisson Badger brush that has been re-glued to the handle with epoxy
• Merkur adjustable double edge razor, used a few months before switching to vintage Gillette
• 90 odd Astra DE blades
• Walkin' Horse Strop, strop and Linen paste. This is a 3" strop which makes things much easier as a beginner
• Belgian Coticule for sharpening.
• Alum block for inevitable cuts with first few uses

Everything except the DE razor and the brush was purchased from the Superior Shave as a kit for about $200 plus shipping and duty. It's in very good condition. The Merkur retails for about $55. All together I estimate that this is over $300 worth of equipment. I have lots of other odds and ends like sample shaving cream and a handful of sample blades which I'll throw in also. A great way to get started with wet shaving.
I’m planning to buy unless directed otherwise,… I look forward to any and all advice?
Thanks in advance and looking forward to chatting in the future.
Ralph

Welcome Ralph! Pm has been sent. Good luck!

Welcome to SRP Ralph, from a fellow Albertan.

Sounds like your on your way. The slower you take it the less blood you will see. :<0) Welcome !

Nice score! Welcome to SRP. I'm pretty new here too... there's an incredible amount of knowledge on these pages.

Thanks for the welcome.
Appreciate your PM's and suggestions.
i made the purchase yesterday and was especially pleased as there was more than originally advertised.
check out this little Gillette, must be for little people.
Raol

You could try something like this:

http://americanshavingcompany.com/vu...Fa7m7AodwHUAKg

I don't know if it would fit your brush or not, but it's worth a look for $12

Before I bought a travel brush that goes into its own holder, I was thinking of alternatives that I could make. Although I didn't actually make it, I still think this could work:

- get some plastic pipe in whatever diameter your brush will fit
- get a couple of caps - one glued to one end, the other left removable (threaded would be ideal)
- drill a bunch of holes in it to allow for drying

Like I say, I never made it, but in theory I think it would work great.

Some guys also have used plastic pill bottles, and as long as you have the right size, I bet that would be even better.