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

JL,

A word about Ray's soaps. I have a couple and enjoy them immensely. You will also enjoy them. However, if you have hard water, working up a lather will be more difficult. Of all the soaps and creams I use, Ray's soaps are effected the most. If you find you can't get a decent lather, buy a gallon of DISTILLED water and give it another shot.

RT

Originally Posted by rtaylor61

JL,

A word about Ray's soaps. I have a couple and enjoy them immensely. You will also enjoy them. However, if you have hard water, working up a lather will be more difficult. Of all the soaps and creams I use, Ray's soaps are effected the most. If you find you can't get a decent lather, buy a gallon of DISTILLED water and give it another shot.

RT

Thanks for the advice!

I may get shot for mentioning this on here but walgreen's has cup soap that is generally poured glycerin for a really low cost, though the smell and conditioning affect aren't the greatest, and you can get glycerin/cup soaps at most barber/beauty supply stores for really low costs too.

Thought I'd throw that in if you're looking for effective ways to pinch pennies.

Originally Posted by FUD

I may get shot for mentioning this on here but walgreen's has cup soap that is generally poured glycerin for a really low cost, though the smell and conditioning affect aren't the greatest, and you can get glycerin/cup soaps at most barber/beauty supply stores for really low costs too.

Thought I'd throw that in if you're looking for effective ways to pinch pennies.

I just got this soap/mug combo at classic shaving and WOW what an awesome mug...its definitely the most heavy duty (other than metal) and hefty shave mug I have seen http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...57.htm#image_1

Josh,
Your other goodies are being finished up today in my shop. Are you getting the razor sharpened via Classic Shaving (Lynn) as well?

Tony

Originally Posted by Tony Miller

Josh,
Your other goodies are being finished up today in my shop. Are you getting the razor sharpened via Classic Shaving (Lynn) as well?

Tony

Yes I ordered the Razor on Monday so hopefully Lynn has it by now.