Thread: 1st razor -- International Greyhound??

He has 3 feedbacks that were all positive, looks ok, but I am new. Price is good, under $50 for a shave ready razor is pretty good.
There seems to be stuff around this price reasonably often, but they don't seem to be around long. As razorfeld says check his return policy then provided you are happy give it a go.

Sold!

The last thing I need to cobble together and order is pre-shave oil...

Originally Posted by Siguy

Sold!

The last thing I need to cobble together and order is pre-shave oil...

Not necessarily, oil is a love it of hate it, I would try without first and see how you go, unless you are feeling like spending.
I use a vit e based cream before as pre shave and after as a balm, at the moment anyway, I have used glycerol/glycerin as a pre shave, it is also good as a lather enhancer, I have used oil twice I think, the first time I thought I didn't like it, the second time I knew I didn't.
My view is that soap breaks down oils, and in the process the lather breaks down, check out your dish water after washing up a few greasy pans . But that's just me some like it too.

Before you buy pre packaged small amounts of hipped up named pre shave oil look to your kitchen. Olive oil. Yes olive oil. After you have followed and read as many threads of SRP you'll discover the Italians. Pre shave, and often post shave as a balm. Each to your own, but I've tried baby oil, mineral oil, olive oil (but not motor oil, although it might be a sleeper. lol) Some days I feet it enhanced the quality. Some days, eh, not so good. These days I use a technique my mentor introduced me to. On a wet face the first lathering. Rub it in with your fingers. Work at building the lather in whatever your using as a scuttle and reapply lather when ready and shave. Right now, for me, works fine. As the earth turns, so will how I, and almost every one else, probably be doing it in a different fashion next week or so. That's the joy of this little world of stra8 razor shaving.
Enjoy what you decide on and shave safely.

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

Before you buy pre packaged small amounts of hipped up named pre shave oil look to your kitchen.

Now where's that synthetic 5w30.... lol.

Good advice. I don't know if I'll use this oil at all though I actually picked up some stuff at Walmart.

UHD deluxe Shave Soap(with Aloe Vera & Shea Butter)
Clubman styptic pencil
Shave Secret (menthol & clove vitamin A and E)
All $5...


That being said, what I'm thinking of ordering:

barbar alum
Musgo Real Glycerine Lime Oil Soap
Thayers medicate Superhazel with Aloe
3" Big Daddy strop from Star Shaving
Silvertip 24mm from WD($22 is good, no?)W

What am I missing? Anything else to consider with the preceeding list?

::stoked::

Walmart "ain't:" all that bad at times. The VDH is good, you might want to get a bottle of pure glycerin next time at Walmart. Add about 6 drips to the lathering effort. Builds better suds. Styptic pencil good but go online tone of the good suppliers and get an alum block. Use it after shave before AS or balm. Wet, rub all over shaved areas. Wait 30 to 60 seconds. Rinse with cold water and dry. Closes pores and nicks and lets you know where you irritated your skin so you can try to avoid doing again next shave. Talked to my mentor about strops and said I wanted to get a 3" Big Daddy and got a strong lecture about they can sag in the middle length wise and not give a good stropping to your razor. I'm sure there are other opinios on that, but had to say it anyway. Just bought two cheap brushes from Turkey and picked up a VDH brush at Walmart and was very impressed with its performance for the price.

Originally Posted by Siguy

Now where's that synthetic 5w30.... lol.

Good advice. I don't know if I'll use this oil at all though I actually picked up some stuff at Walmart.

UHD deluxe Shave Soap(with Aloe Vera & Shea Butter)
Clubman styptic pencil
Shave Secret (menthol & clove vitamin A and E)
All $5...


That being said, what I'm thinking of ordering:

barbar alum
Musgo Real Glycerine Lime Oil Soap
Thayers medicate Superhazel with Aloe
3" Big Daddy strop from Star Shaving
Silvertip 24mm from WD($22 is good, no?)W

What am I missing? Anything else to consider with the preceeding list?

::stoked::

Looks like the basics are covered. STOP SPENDING, until you've tried what you are getting, Alum and witch hazel both do a similar job but give em both a go. Alum can be used to aid grip as well, though this is a polarizing subject, as alum can no will stain steel if in direct contact.
All the best ed.