UK Sellers

Hello guys,

I'm UK based and brand new to the world of straight edge razors and have wanted to give it a go for a long time.

My question is in regards to my purchase of my first razor. The information I've read strongly reccomends that I buy a razor from a trusted source, such as the users who sell on your classified section. However, all your sellers seem to be US based, not a problem for me but it does seem to be a problem for the UK tax man who has always charged me an import duty for things i've previously bought from the US before.

Does anybody know of any trusted UK based sellers out there who I can get a honed razor from?

I don't want to fall into the trap of buying the first thing that comes up on ebay as I don't know what is good or bad at the moment.

Any help given will be very welcome!

I'm in the US but I know we have a lot of members in the UK. If you don't get a reply from any in the near future or if you want to help yourself, check out the members map here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/vbgooglemapme.php Onle you locate some SRP members you can PM a couple as ask for some suggestions on where to make a UK purchase.

I'm buying quite a lot from UK sellers. I do not want to advertise in the thread any seller from your country. Just want to say that I had no problem with UK sellers. If you want, I can write couple of names to your PM.

Neil Miller and Steve Dempster are both trusted sellers IMHO.

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Originally Posted by Jeltz

Neil Miller and Steve Dempster are both trusted sellers IMHO.

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+1 on Neil Miller. I have purchased from him and he is a class act.

Karliki,

++1 on Mr Neil Miller; his workmanship is absolutely superb and he is a very, very fine chap as well :)

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

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Originally Posted by Jeltz

Neil Miller and Steve Dempster are both trusted sellers IMHO.

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+1 First class service from Steve Dempster.

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Originally Posted by Jeltz

Neil Miller and Steve Dempster are both trusted sellers IMHO.

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I wouldn't hesitate to use either of these guys' services.

Another happy customer of Neil Miller here

They are both very good .. I would reccomend them as well


Max

I've purchased from both Steve and Neil and both are excellent sellers, highly recommended!

My custom strop from Neil is just superb.

Thanks for all the replies guys, they've all been very helpful.

In the end I went for this Gebruder Emde Kiebitz Straight Razor, Solingen . Just need to get myself a decent brush, soap, strop, paste, bowl and honing stone!

Again thanks for all your help... it's been a long time since i've been excited about having a shave, it's like being in my early teens again!

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Originally Posted by Karliki

... Just need to get myself a decent brush, soap, strop, paste, bowl and honing stone!

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The strop should be next followed by the brush and soap/Cream then the paste. I face later so a bowl isn't needed. If you're on a budget look into the Vulfix brushes in pure badger. Here's a link: Progress Vulfix

If budget isn't a concern the sky's the limit and three are much better brushes that can be had. The same with everything else you need. We usually like to suggest/recommend the top of the like when someone asks what to get and forget that not everyone has the budget for the best available. Also, starting out of the gate, getting something that is good, not poor quality, will get you through learning your shaving technique. When first starting out you will not be able to work the 'best' to their full potential and may even damage them. A strop is a common item that gets sliced up by people just starting into the straight razor journey. Good luck and remember to have fun! :)

Nice razor!

You won't need a honing stone initially but you should speak to Neil about strops as well he may be able to knock you up a cheap basic one to learn on.

As for brushes, soaps and so on let us know your budget and we'll be able to come up with some recommendations.

The razor came today, can't wait to shave with it. I will pick a strop up from Neil but was thinking of the following brush soap set just to get me going, any thoughts?

ivory shaving brush and stand gift set - buy shaving gifts sets online UK

Any advice also on what pastes will be needed for the strop?

Thanks again

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Originally Posted by Karliki

Any advice also on what pastes will be needed for the strop?

Thanks again

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For daily stropping, don't use any. Ask Neil about general treatment but I doubt you need to do anything other than rub the strop with your palm before use. Good luck.