Thread: Need help! Gift for husband!

Originally Posted by MickR

Esperance is a long way from no where all by itself. Perth is a fair drive away from there. As for learning to hone and shave, I'm living proof it can be done, but I will admit it wasn't the funnest way about it. I would recommend that you have it honed up first time around, by the likes of Onimaru55, just to remove any doubt about the shave-ability of the razor.


Mick

Hmmm
Lots to think about. I have a bit if time so I may order a blade then send it to get honed. Budget....I would like to keep it around $500 for the lot. But since it's for his 30th and I want this to be special not just utilitarian I'm looking for a razor that isn't plastic handled. Is this too much to ask for?? As for creams....I did hit a shave shop in Perth for a good brush and cream and he recommended Taylor of old bond street so that is what he has. He has held off on using it as I know he us waiting to have a straight.
As for follow up honing I'm sure he will give it a go. He does wet sharpen my Japanese cooking knives and quite enjoys it. I think he should just shave with them as nothing could be sharper!!! (May be a bit long though &#128563
Strops......wider better? How many does he need?
Pastes? I guess that goes with strops....how many and which ones?
As to answer the location comments...yes we are in Esperance...not a cattle station....in town but Gillette is the fanciest they get down here. The 750km/480mi used to be a breeze.....add one 8 month old and it all changes! No longer "fun" to jet to the city for a weekend of shopping. (Especially in stores cluttered with blades and specialty items)
Thanks for the help guys!

With that kind of budget you will get a NICE shave ready razor with wooden scales (handles) and a very nice looking strop to match! I havn't found any brand new on Aus sites but the other guys might?

Plastic scales are more practical IMHO but of course it's your choice. If he sharpens Jknives he won't likely need pastes & may be able to use the same stones he already has. Best to keep it simple in the beginning & most times for that matter.

One good strop is plenty. Linen & leather. 2.5" - 3" will serve. Bigger is not better nor worse unless poorly constructed.