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Ive just purchased a bunch of items to start straight razor shaving, thought i'd give a list so i could get all your expert feedback.
Here goes..
So what you guys think? need any thing else?
- Dovo, ebony, carbon steel, 5/8 hollow grind full razor, honed and shave ready
- sliver tip badger brush
- russian type strop with canvas backing
- truefitt and hill sandalwood shaving cream
- Castle forbes sandalwood aftershave balm
Sounds like you dove right in. For just shaving, you've got plenty. If you're going to get into blade maintenance, you might want to consider a barber hone and/or pasted strop.
Some folks recommend getting a second razor as backup, in case you damage yours and have to send it out for repairs or need to send it out to be honed. That's a judgment call.
heh, that's a pretty good start. You might consider stopping now before things get out of hand. :D
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The Dovo ebony carbon steel was my first straight too, still one of my faves! Looks like your set!
Sounds like a good starter-kit.
I agree with holli4pirating, it is smart to have a back-up razor.
Just watch out for RAD. :ziplip:
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