Thread: Need some suggestions.

Hey Lendo, I live in Orlando Florida and I have ordered almost everything from classicedge.ca or made it myself. I actually found classic edge to be cheaper and be in stock. Plus when they say shave ready they freaking mean it. But so does straight razor designs and vintage blades llc because Lynn (the founder of this site and pretty much the authority in honing atleast in my book hones all the razors that come from those sites). Both the Dovos your thinking about are razors that I will be buying next. +1 to the buying a razor from the classifieds here. If you buy a cheapo back up that is of good quality you can practice stropping and when it comes time to hone practice with the cheaper razor so that you don't ruin a $300 dollar razor with poor technique. Also for a strop you can make your own if you have a leather shop near you. Heres a link to the one I made and it is an awesome strop as far as results go even though it doesn't look pretty yet it will soon.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...dventures.html

It ends up being even for me, shipping from SRD is $30 to Ontario, Canada whereas shipping from Classic Edge is about $5. For my day to day orders (meaning smaller orders for a couple new soaps or creams), I use fendrihan. They are in Ontario as well, free shipping over $50. Fast shipping too

Everything I order in the US is usually free shipping. I live in a border town and cross quite often. I've got a US address for shipping purposes, so in the end it only cost 6$ for bridge tolls and 4$ for storage until I pick it up.

Originally Posted by kwlfca

If you're in Canada, order from here The Classic Edge Shaving Store Your Straight Razor Specialists.. Anything that they have is good, not just Dovos.

I'll back that up - I've ordered all my stuff, except for occasional e-bay and yard sale, from Classic Edge and they are a fantastic shop. Phil and Jane are super people, Phil hones and makes razors shave ready, is truly a master.

I've got nothing but great things to say about Classic Edge!!

They also have several excellent starter kits - I got my first kit from there, a 5/8 DOVO and necessary kit to accompany!

I gotta say I'm not real impressed with the customer support from The Classic Edge. Placed an order last week. No update from them at all. Sent 2 emails with no response. Not a real good first impression so far.

Originally Posted by Lendo

I gotta say I'm not real impressed with the customer support from The Classic Edge. Placed an order last week. No update from them at all. Sent 2 emails with no response. Not a real good first impression so far.

from other posts (you can search for Classic Edge) you'll learn they are a very small operation, so they devote their time to fulfilling orders and doing the work that supports that versus writing emails. I suggest relaxing by reading other informative posts while you wait for you gear. It will train you to go slowly when you start handling the new SR on your one & only face.

All the more reason for an online only company to respond.

Hey Lendo - I just talked with them, they've had a few issues of late, I know, it's still frustrating. But they are a very small operation and their service is amazing, they won't let any razor go out of there without it being worked over by Phil. I've had some stuff in for awhile, and for me, it comes down to quality, so be patient.

Trust me, it's worth the wait!

Thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by Lendo

Thanks for the info.

No worries...you'll be pleased when you get your stuff! I'm waiting for the final lot of razors I've acquired from E-Bay and a yard sale to come back from Phil. That will be my final rotation of ten razors! Next step for me is to learn the honing part in order to maintain them.

If I can be of any help in the future, let me know!

Cheers!