Help i have bought a duff!

K

Kevmanson

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Tuesday December 28, 2010
It would appear that i did not do my homework before taking the plunge into the world of the straight shave.

Can anyone offer recommendations on a decent affordable first time razor.

cheers.
 
I started with an entry level dovo 'best quality', failing that, speak to Neil Miller (he is a member on here) he will be able to give you advice!
 
Maybe I missed it, did you say what razor you actually bought?

I'm sure Neil Miller will tell you if it's worth sending to be honed.
 
+1 for Neil

I'll also mention Larry Andro as a budget option, for $33 he'll send a scary sharp razor to the door, probably won't be much of a looker but will have good steel and a good edge. He does cheap strop kits too
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Thanks for the recommendations, guys!

In the not too distant future I will be offering some 'try me' straights. This is in conjunction with Mikael (all round good-guy, dont'cha know!) who has donated a lot of the razors. They will not be much too look at, but they will be ready to shave with and would once have been good quality vintage razors.

Regards,
Neil
 

Neil, I might be able to donate some straights to the cause if need be, let me know

Max
 
Thanks Max!

I have a good 20 or so from Mikael, and about the same amount of my own - I just need to get down to honing them. I'm doing about five a day for the shop (takes a long time when damage has to be honed out and bevels reset) and clients at the moment as well as other stuff, so time is the main problem, but it will happen...

Regards,
Neil
 
Please keep me in mind Neil and if you come across my order the please feel free to pop in any info on handy hints or tips.

Have read your recents articles on here and they are very helpful!
 

Please give me a shout when you have some nice examples for a beginner. I have emailed your shop address too.

Happy new year

Pete
 
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