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

Originally Posted by Raol

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

I have one just like that - they were made for travel and originally would have come in a little leather case that holds the razor parts and some blades. Nice one!

EDIT: here's a pic of mine in case yours didn't come with the case and you want to keep an eye out for one. Pretty handy for throwing into a dopp kit!

[QUOTE=Cangooner;1163370]I have one just like that - they were made for travel and originally would have come in a little leather case that holds the razor parts and some blades. Nice one!

EDIT: here's a pic of mine in case yours didn't come with the case and you want to keep an eye out for one. Pretty handy for throwing into a dopp kit! QUOTE)

Yup I'm fortunate to have found a nice starter kit locally.
That's a fine looking case Cangooner. What's a dopp kit?
(Joke),....And it's accompanied by a miniature soap and brush?
Question,....is this thread OK to continue here in "Member Introductions"?

I dunno what the official rules are, but in my opinion, it's your thread... continue on.

Welcome to SRP, and nice score!!

Well I am late to the party but ...

Welcome in