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| − | + | For the beginner that would like to start using straight razors but is on a tight budget, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to find shaving supplies that are lower in cost without the fear of getting near worthless quality. We do believe you still "Get what you pay for", yet there are products out there with high enough quality to get a beginner started with out breaking the bank or wasting money. This page is intended as a map to locate acceptable quality items with a reasonable price tag. | |
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== Razors == | == Razors == | ||
| − | + | A common beginners' question is: "I would like to start shaving with a straight razor but I'm on a budget. Where can I get a good razor that will not cost too much?" Unfortunately, the only correct answer to this is "it depends." | |
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Asking someone to tell you what razor is best for you is as useful as calling a random stranger and asking them what you should wear tomorrow. There are just to many unknown variables to give a complete answer. The razor is the one piece of equipment that you will just have to do a little research to determine which razor suits you best. Learning to shave with a straight razor requires patience; if you do not have the patience to research a little before purchasing the extremely sharp blade that you will be holding near that pretty face and neck of yours. Then this method of shaving may not be for you. | Asking someone to tell you what razor is best for you is as useful as calling a random stranger and asking them what you should wear tomorrow. There are just to many unknown variables to give a complete answer. The razor is the one piece of equipment that you will just have to do a little research to determine which razor suits you best. Learning to shave with a straight razor requires patience; if you do not have the patience to research a little before purchasing the extremely sharp blade that you will be holding near that pretty face and neck of yours. Then this method of shaving may not be for you. | ||
| − | + | Start with the [http://straightrazorplace.com/srpwiki/index.php/Beginner%27s_guide_to_straight_razor_shaving Beginner's Guide] located at this very wiki you are currently reading. You should also visit the [http://www.straightrazorplace.com SRP Forums]. The members are very helpful and will help you narrow down your choices if you have a few in mind. However, if you ask a question similar to my sample questions above, prepare to get an answer similar to what you just read. | |
| − | The [http://straightrazorplace.com/classifieds/ SRP Classifieds] is also a good place to find good deals from Straight Razor | + | The [http://straightrazorplace.com/classifieds/ SRP Classifieds] is also a good place to find good deals from Straight Razor enthusiasts and most the sellers on this site are very reputable within the community. |
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== Strops == | == Strops == | ||
| + | Commonly recommended strops by reputable vendors of beginners' strops include, but are not necessarily limited to: | ||
| − | [http://ruprazor.com/store/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=22&category_id=9&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=32&vmcchk=1&Itemid=32 "The Filly" by RupRazor.com] | + | * [http://ruprazor.com/store/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=22&category_id=9&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=32&vmcchk=1&Itemid=32 "The Filly" by RupRazor.com] |
| + | * [http://shop.thewellshavedgentleman.com/product.sc;jsessionid=EBFBB735F75DF88449E1E6A45BED1521.qscstrfrnt03?productId=189&categoryId=1 Tony Miller's "Lite" Starter Strop] | ||
| − | + | == Preparing your face == | |
| + | : ''Main article: [[Get a better shaving result by improving your preparation]]'' | ||
| + | ===Soap=== | ||
| + | Commonly recommended soaps: | ||
| − | + | * [http://vdhent.com/ Van Der Hagen] can be purchased a just the soap or as a set with brush, soap and bowl. This set is sold at Walmart and numerous online retailers such as Amazon. | |
| + | * [http://www.williamsmugsoap.com Williams Mug Soap] | ||
| − | + | ===Cream=== | |
| + | There is no entry yet, please feel free to amend and enhance. | ||
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| + | Commonly recommended brush: | ||
| − | + | * [http://www.tweezerman.com/scripts/item.cfm?gc=O&sc=BS&itemsku=2801-H&topmenu=0&submenu=0 Tweezerman Brush] | |
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| − | [http://www.tweezerman.com/scripts/item.cfm?gc=O&sc=BS&itemsku=2801-H&topmenu=0&submenu=0 Tweezerman Brush] | ||
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== Post Shave == | == Post Shave == | ||
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== Honing == | == Honing == | ||
| − | + | : ''Main article: [[What hone(s) do I need?]]'' | |
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== Other == | == Other == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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Currently all information for this article is simply regurgitated from multiple posts found at the following source - [http://www.straightrazorplace.com www.straightrazorplace.com] | Currently all information for this article is simply regurgitated from multiple posts found at the following source - [http://www.straightrazorplace.com www.straightrazorplace.com] | ||
Revision as of 18:41, 5 August 2009
For the beginner that would like to start using straight razors but is on a tight budget, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to find shaving supplies that are lower in cost without the fear of getting near worthless quality. We do believe you still "Get what you pay for", yet there are products out there with high enough quality to get a beginner started with out breaking the bank or wasting money. This page is intended as a map to locate acceptable quality items with a reasonable price tag.
Contents
Razors
A common beginners' question is: "I would like to start shaving with a straight razor but I'm on a budget. Where can I get a good razor that will not cost too much?" Unfortunately, the only correct answer to this is "it depends."
Asking someone to tell you what razor is best for you is as useful as calling a random stranger and asking them what you should wear tomorrow. There are just to many unknown variables to give a complete answer. The razor is the one piece of equipment that you will just have to do a little research to determine which razor suits you best. Learning to shave with a straight razor requires patience; if you do not have the patience to research a little before purchasing the extremely sharp blade that you will be holding near that pretty face and neck of yours. Then this method of shaving may not be for you.
Start with the Beginner's Guide located at this very wiki you are currently reading. You should also visit the SRP Forums. The members are very helpful and will help you narrow down your choices if you have a few in mind. However, if you ask a question similar to my sample questions above, prepare to get an answer similar to what you just read.
The SRP Classifieds is also a good place to find good deals from Straight Razor enthusiasts and most the sellers on this site are very reputable within the community.
Strops
Commonly recommended strops by reputable vendors of beginners' strops include, but are not necessarily limited to:
Preparing your face
Soap
Commonly recommended soaps:
- Van Der Hagen can be purchased a just the soap or as a set with brush, soap and bowl. This set is sold at Walmart and numerous online retailers such as Amazon.
- Williams Mug Soap
Cream
There is no entry yet, please feel free to amend and enhance.
Brush
Commonly recommended brush:
Post Shave
There is no entry yet, please feel free to amend and enhance.
Honing
- Main article: What hone(s) do I need?
There is no entry yet, please feel free to amend and enhance.
Other
There is no entry yet, please feel free to amend and enhance.
References
Currently all information for this article is simply regurgitated from multiple posts found at the following source - www.straightrazorplace.com
