I have been DE shaving for a bit (Muhle R89 Grande), and finally jumped into trying straight razors. I missed out on a few Dovos on ebay, but just locked into a Palisander 6/8 shoulderless. Its on its way. I lurked here for a while getting input from a lot of posters and went with a Tony Miller strop setup (2.5 inch with linen)--that is being put together as well.
I'll post once I try the gear. I also wanted to put out in the post how helpful Larry at Whipped Dog has been--if I had missed out again, I would have pulled the trigger on a sight unseen/rich man's strop kit. He was able to answer emails and even advised some of the razors I was bidding on were good quality. He isn't in this for the cash and burning through customers--he just wants to make sure folks are geting a good gear at a good price. He is the man, and whenever I need honing, I will go to him right off the bat.
Tony was super helpful as well. Everyone raves about his quality products, and I expect I will be no different. But right off the abt, he was able to trade several emails, and also pointed me to a setup that would work for me, rather than try and get me to buy the most expensive items he sells. If you every thought of making the jump to his stuff, if his customer service is anyhting like his products, you'll be very happy.
The razor is advertised from a guy in Seattle that bought it from the Superior shave, and it was honed at The Perfect Edge (by Howard). It appears to be in great shape, and once I go over it with Tony's set up, I'll give it a try. Assuming I'm not in the emergency room, I'll let you guys know how it went.
Thanks again for this site--it was so helpful on narrowing down choices on equipment, and I could make choices on what has worked for you guys and what to steer away from. This whole DE shaving endeavor was backed with the full support of my wife, as it "would save us money" v cartridges in years to come. Little did she know I dropped more coin on shaving than I have put into my Jeep. Well, maybe not that much.
Now I just have to intercept the UPS driver, and somehow tell my wife I got these things for about $20 at a thrift store by my work. But you guys have been there I am sure.
I'll post once I try the gear. I also wanted to put out in the post how helpful Larry at Whipped Dog has been--if I had missed out again, I would have pulled the trigger on a sight unseen/rich man's strop kit. He was able to answer emails and even advised some of the razors I was bidding on were good quality. He isn't in this for the cash and burning through customers--he just wants to make sure folks are geting a good gear at a good price. He is the man, and whenever I need honing, I will go to him right off the bat.
Tony was super helpful as well. Everyone raves about his quality products, and I expect I will be no different. But right off the abt, he was able to trade several emails, and also pointed me to a setup that would work for me, rather than try and get me to buy the most expensive items he sells. If you every thought of making the jump to his stuff, if his customer service is anyhting like his products, you'll be very happy.
The razor is advertised from a guy in Seattle that bought it from the Superior shave, and it was honed at The Perfect Edge (by Howard). It appears to be in great shape, and once I go over it with Tony's set up, I'll give it a try. Assuming I'm not in the emergency room, I'll let you guys know how it went.
Thanks again for this site--it was so helpful on narrowing down choices on equipment, and I could make choices on what has worked for you guys and what to steer away from. This whole DE shaving endeavor was backed with the full support of my wife, as it "would save us money" v cartridges in years to come. Little did she know I dropped more coin on shaving than I have put into my Jeep. Well, maybe not that much.
Now I just have to intercept the UPS driver, and somehow tell my wife I got these things for about $20 at a thrift store by my work. But you guys have been there I am sure.
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