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03-02-2011, 04:08 PM #1Member
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Need a modest setup... suggestions?
Ok, so having dropped the ball and wasted some cash on some ebay razors, I am looking to get a shave ready vintage from a member here. I need one shave ready and a working strop.
considering the following variable, what should I expect to spend?
-dont care what it looks like
-just need a 100% functioning razor (Hi carbon steel, not stainless), and (this is the most important part here) should come shave ready, honed and stropped by someone qualified.
-strop should be good quality, and have some life left in it. no damage or wear that will affect my learning curve.
Im thinking $50 for the set. Is that reasonable? Too low? Insultingly low?
Thanks guy/gals!
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03-02-2011, 04:11 PM #2I shave with a spoon on a stick.
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Use that $50 to buy a quality strop and i'll send you the Wapi I won in a giveaway awhile back.
I have only used it a few times.
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03-02-2011, 04:16 PM #3what Dad calls me
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This offer is very generous! Snap it up! .
Originally Posted by Slartibartfast
It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain
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03-02-2011, 04:26 PM #4Member
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Sound generous indeed! Originally Posted by Slartibartfast
What do you need from me?
I will gladly pay shipping!
If you're serious, I guess that takes care of the razor, now on to strops...
Any thoughts, what to look for, suggestions?Last edited by Cheeks; 03-02-2011 at 04:34 PM.
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03-02-2011, 04:40 PM #5I shave with a spoon on a stick.
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I would order something modular. That way if you cut up the leather, you just have to replace the component.
I think you can get a linen/leather latigo strop for ~$50 from SRD/Vintage/etc...
I have only owned 3 strops, so I can only recommend what I have used. Just please do not skimp on the strop. It is very important.
Just PM me your address.
I will shave with it one last time tonight to check my sanity.
Originally Posted by Cheeks
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03-02-2011, 04:43 PM #6Senior Member
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SRP classiness strikes again !!!
Good stuff Slarti !!
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03-02-2011, 04:48 PM #7Member
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PM sent!!! Originally Posted by Slartibartfast
please let me know that you got it, as it's not showing up in my SENT box.
I will resend if needed.
Thanks again x 1Million!!!!
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03-02-2011, 05:09 PM #8I shave with a spoon on a stick.
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Got it.
User Control Panel -> Edit Options -> Check "Save a copy of sent messages in my Sent Items folder by default"
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03-02-2011, 05:22 PM #9Senior Member
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Slartibartfast: You are a Class Act.
Last edited by BanjoTom; 03-02-2011 at 05:26 PM.
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03-02-2011, 06:33 PM #10
Slartibartfast, go to the head of the class
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