Thread: I finally ordered my first straight razor and accessories - Did I miss anything???

Originally Posted by JLStorm

I picked up a mug from classic that included the soap. It was pretty cheap, and I am trying to lesson the overall startup costs as much as possible without sacrificing to much quality. That way I wont get yelled at over spending to much...hopefully

JL go for it (you did say your not married "yet" right?) SPLURGE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!!!

Originally Posted by RichZ

I second that.

I must be one of the lucky ones. My gal doesn't say boo about it. Mostly I think she thinks it's sexy. And she only sometimes kindly reminds me to be careful. She asked me once recently how much I've spent, when I told her I equated it to a few years worth of disposable cartridges which, because she's senisible, made good sense to her.

X

Luckily we havent merged our bank accounts yet, so what she doesnt know wont kill her....or me!

I have to be honest I'm making my wife out to sound bad. but the truth is
she is great when it comes to me buying things for myself. Never has she said no then, again I do the same with her. she never asks me how much or were did I get it. So i do have to say I'm one of the lucky ones

JL,
I do keep at the credit union here at my job a secret stash as well!!!

Originally Posted by nunz4

JL,
I do keep at the credit union here at my job a secret stash as well!!!

Now that is one smart man.

Originally Posted by nunz4

JL,
I do keep at the credit union here at my job a secret stash as well!!!

I'm not married, but I do that, too. The money comes right out of your paycheck, so you don't miss it.

Oh, and X - my gf thinks it's sexy, too!

It sounds like you're all set with everything you'll need. One product I find very worthwhile is Thayer's Rose/Witch hazel Alcohol-Free Astringent. It really helps soothe your face after a shave.

Oops. Thayer's website is: http://thayers.com

First I think that you made some very wise choices and will enjoy the experience and the products you purshased

Second I checked out the TI Evide Sonnet and the Thayers Witch Hazel. I think I will try both.

Third, if you think that you will keep your costs to a minimum, good luck. If you get hooked, there will be that razor, or stropp, or hone, or soap, aftershave,etc that you will think you need or want. One benifit of shaving with a straight over the mach-3 or other cartridge razor is that after the initial purchases, the money is well spent and there is no ongoing cost like purchasing cartridges. In reality, many of us love it so much that we keep spending.

Bottom line is welcome to the club and good shaving.