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Well thanks for everyone's help and sage advice. I just purchased a restored razor from Glen at Gem Star, and will soon get a strop from SRD. Thanks again!

Well I did just purchase a refurbished vintage razor from a SRP vendor, but it's always important to have a local contact for questions and honing.

Thanks again

I guess that just shows how green I am.

When I think carbon steel I think of my mom's old kitchen knives. Quite sharp, but not exactly the shiniest of things.

I just checked out the site, looks like he has exactly what I'll need. I might do a bit of comparison shopping in NY or just buy it when I get to Moscow. Could be easier if there is any problem. Do...

Also, I'll be in Moscow at the end of the summer, and am in Asia now, so I am quite open geographically.

I've been using a disposable straight razor for just over a year, as an intro to the world of straight razors, and have decided that it is time to make the jump to a real straight razor. I've looked...