straight razors

tinner777

hi,

thinking of giving this a go. what do u think of this kit as a starter?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SALON-STRAIGHT-CUT-THROAT-WET-SHAVING-RAZOR-LEATHER-STROP-PASTE-WATER-STONE/190484837051?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D8891595700327121966%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D20131017132637%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D190484837051

hitemfrank

Avoid that 'deal'. The razor will be crap. You are very unlikely to get a starter kit for a straight razor for that price.

skankles

I'm going to try a straight. I'm considering a the Böker king cutter 5/8 from the invisible edge. Is it a good starter straight. Could I get more bang for my buck elsewhere? theinvisibleedge.co.uk/bokerkingcutter.html#boker_white

Gran Hermano

I bought from Invisible Edge some years back. Still not convinced the new Dovo I bought at the time was truly shave ready as opposed to factory-ready. I'd suggest mailing him and asking for confirmation whether he does any additional honing/touch up before shipping. Otherwise, very pleasant to deal with and no problems using them again .

tunney

Gran Hermano wrote: »

I bought from Invisible Edge some years back. Still not convinced the new Dovo I bought at the time was truly shave ready as opposed to factory-ready. I'd suggest mailing him and asking for confirmation whether he does any additional honing/touch up before shipping. Otherwise, very pleasant to deal with and no problems using them again .

I got a Dovo and a Thiers-Issard from him.

He does work on them before shipping them.

skankles

Hi thanks I emailed & am assured they "prepare all razors so they are shave ready." They've recommended their THIERS IZZARD Basic black. I still like the look and finish of the Böker kingcutter.

hitemfrank

It's your razor, so if you're happy with the price difference go for whatever one you prefer.