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Hey all I am a long time lurker first time poster. I am on a extremely tight budget and looking to a hood first straight razor, and supplies. I am look no more than about a 100 dollars. I saw some things about the Internet but am unsure of quality as this will be my first razor . this is the link to what I have been looking at for a starter set. http://www.vintagestraightrazor.com/...Shave-Set.html Thanks for your time and help.
--John
Best deals to be found in the classifieds IMHO. http://straightrazorpalace.com/classifieds/
I don't see any posts in the classifieds. And to continue the process of learning is there any shape of blade better for beginners? I have heard that rounded is better and so say square is better is this just personal preference?
--John
John,
It is highly recommended to start off with a shave ready SR such as from our very own classifieds. In the end you will be MUCH happier.
Straight Razors - Straight Razor Place Classifieds
Welcome to our place and hasten slowly.
The soap mug and brush in that set can be gotten at Wal-Mart for about $9, the strop is a $10 cheapie, and the razor is junk.
You could buy the set, but you'll end up needing a new razor and strop.
That kit was picked purely for the purpose of scratching the itch to try straight razor and meet the budget requirements due to the Fact I am living off of my one weekend a month national guard check wile I am waiting on my next defense contract to come through. Once employment is better I will be upgrading to a boker and a nice strop. I wish I could but I can not afford 50 to 60 for a razor and then supplies.
--John
How about this:
Go to Wal-Mart and get the soap/brush kit, and spend the rest of your budget on a decent strop. PM me your address, and I'll send you a shave ready razor. When you have the funds and get your Boker, pass the razor on to someone else who's starting on a tight budget.
That is one of the nicest think anyone has ever done thank you so much! You are officially my hero.
-- John
HNSB pm is sent again thank you so much. And I promise to pass it on to someone who is in need when the time comes. :)
--John
Maybe you need to have been a member for a while before you are allowed to use the classifieds. Ask the moderators or post a question here: Site Help, Comments, and SuggestionsQuote:
Originally Posted by jaytongret
Razors size 5/8 or 6/8 are most recommended for beginners. Rounded toe maybe preferable toe spikey toe. Probably hollow or half hollow ground for a start? Those are easier to hone in case you want to start doing that soon.
Try looking on straight razor designs. They have a Ralf Aust that is pretty good for a first razor As for the shaving soap and bursh you can get sets in most drug stores for around $10-15. good luck.
When I started, I bought 3 razors on Ebay. I used ONE of them after getting it honed. The others I PIF'd one and sold one. I then bought 2 from the classifieds here. THOSE are the two I now use. Matter of fact, using those two showed me what I like/want out of a straight and guided my next purchase. What I'm suggesting is this: find one in the classifieds that's in your budget. It'll come ready to shave. Learn with it and see what you like about it. You may end up loving the very first one you pick.
Raven312
You are correct. I have been using a straight for over 15 years. Guess that I forgot that I started with razors that I found at garage sales very cheap. Actually my favorite was a Puma until the full hollow ground blade cracked. I was heartbroken.
The soap and brush set at Wal-Mart are awesome. I bought the set and was impressed. The brush that comes in the set is real thick and made of badger hair, the soap is good quality, do highly recommend. The brand name is Van Der Hagen, go for it.