Thread: Hi

So you say go for a whippeddog poor man's special? Would that be better than getting the set i mentioned up a few posts? With the 55 dollar deal you'd still have to get a brush and soap and all anyway?

http://www.vintagestraightrazor.com/...ght-Razor.html

The Vendor you are referencing has absolutely nothing to do with SRP,,, what-so-ever...

We also do not allow Vendor Bashing here on SRP so no one will really say anything bad about that or any other vendor on the open forum


Glen Senior Mod SRP

Oh. i'm sorry, i had no idea you guys back certain sites. I was just wondering if the items in that set were decent, and not junk. Nothing to do with the sitye itself really.
I guess if anyone would like to personal message me, i hope that would be ok. Thanks

Originally Posted by TheyCallMeChief

Oh. i'm sorry, i had no idea you guys back certain sites.

I'm not quite sure what you mean, but as far as I know we do not 'back certain sites'.

From what I've seen from the site you are referencing, though, I would recommend you stay away from it. There's somewhere a thread or two on this forum from when he tried to drum up business here only to be called on incompetence, misrepresentation, and misinformation.

SRP does not back certain sites, though there are vendors that advertise here. If you're just looking to get you toes wet without investing a chunk of change, then there are a few options for you. Check the classifieds or some of the vendors here. You don't have to buy a brand new razor, you can buy used/vintage-just make sure it is shave ready. You can pick up a usable brush and soap from CVS, Walgreens, Target, etc for around $10 maybe.

Hey Chief
I think it's not so much that SRP "backs" certain sites as much as it is that many vendors have gone "above and beyond" and established meaningful ties with chunks of this community at large (not exclusive to SRP.) I'm still in my first year of "Traditional Shaving" and although have not tapped Larry at whippeddog.com I've only heard great things about his gig from other members (again, here and elsewhere...) I don't know the vendor you referenced. The razor looks fine (entry level Dovo) but the VDH stuff is usually very inexpensive and I didn't see any details on the strop--which gives me a little pause.
I did start with a kit from Straight Razor Designs, but very soon after picked up honing stuff and additional razors from the Bay and various shaving sites. Start slow, work on tuning your stropping technique... and don't discount an ugly duckling straight--some of my best shavers are pretty damn plain looking... beat up a little even, but with a great bevel, great steel and a killer edge.
Anyway--Good Luck!

Ok, thanks all. I didnt mean to put down this site if that was what it was taken for. So a entry best quality dovo is the same as a whippeddog razor?

Originally Posted by TheyCallMeChief

Ok, thanks all. I didnt mean to put down this site if that was what it was taken for. So a entry best quality dovo is the same as a whippeddog razor?

Don't know if anyone said it yet but Welcome to SRP
In answer to your question...no, they're not the same. You'll do well with any Dovo razor, my first straight was a Dovo and I still have it and love it. The main thing you want to make sure of is that whatever razor you decide on is properly honed..factory honed IS NOT shave ready! That'll save you a lot of headaches
Other than that its basically a matter of preference. Have a look around the classifieds here or check out some of the vendors.

on that kit above, it says leather strop and webbed fabric? Does that mean that is has a cloth side?

Originally Posted by TheyCallMeChief

on that kit above, it says leather strop and webbed fabric? Does that mean that is has a cloth side?

It'll have webbed nylon..similar to seat belt fabric