Thread: inexpensive razor

for a pure beginner is there a inexpensive way to start

Originally Posted by deskman

for a pure beginner is there a inexpensive way to start

Depends on what you mean by inexpensive. If you don't already have a brush, soap and a strop you'll need those too not just a razor. Are you willing to go used rather than new?

Bob

If you are not sure you will stick with there are places where you can get very usable but not pretty razors and strops. There are reasonably usable boar brushes in drug stores for 15-20. It is not necessary to start with all top of the line gear, but we often wind up there.

Originally Posted by deskman

for a pure beginner is there a inexpensive way to start

Right on the main page: Buying a beginner's set on a budget - Straight Razor Place Library

Try whipped dog. About the cheapest. Not the prettiest but the cheapest.

Deskman,
You need to consider four elements to start: shave ready razor, strop, brush and soap. Then determine your budget and we can proceed with the shopping list. By the way, welcome to Straight Razor Place.

i had good experiences with whipped dog
you might also consider a disposable though it has a different feel

To some inexpensive might mean a couple hundred bucks and to others it might mean forty bucks or less. Let us know your budget and we'll fix you up.

I purchased a 50 dollar kit on ebay on a whim and the products are not of quality. . . now I am aware that as a first time shaver with a straight razor I should not expect good results. . . but the soap barely made a foam. . . the brush was rather coarse and shed bristles, the razor shaved some hair but not all. . . just not a great experience. The razor was some brand called Zeva or something like that, and it did more scratching than shaving. I Would really like to start straight razor shaving. . . but I cannot afford a 100 dollar razor. Does anyone have any recommendations on how I could get a razor and have it honed for around 50 bucks. I can survive with a cheap brush for a little while but the razor is something that needs to be acceptable for me to give this an honest effort.

Another newbie here. +1 on Whipped Dog. I wanted to try the switch from safety razor to straight without a huge investment. I wanted to know I had the commitment before I got in deep. Got a very serviceable razor from Larry, along with a strop. She's no prom queen, but she'll do her job as long as I do mine. As always, YMMV.

Charlie