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Frequently Asked Questions

Where to start.

At the moment I only sell second hand razors & only make them shave ready on request.

I have however access to the shaving network & have some dealers to recommend where you can purchase the things you need!

Razors.  

One of the best places to get a good Shave ready is the Straight Razor PlaceClassifieds Where members sell shave ready razors between each other.

One of the SRP members that sells Shave ready razors direct to the public.
His website is Theinvisibleedge.co.uk

I don't sell razors direct but offer quality cleaned ones on ebay under the user name taylors1000

Strops.

Tony Miller a well respected strop maker has his website here! Thewellshavedgentleman.com

Hones.

The most commonly used is the Norton 4/8k  available from Theperfectedge.com

Brushes.

Recommended on SRP for a Starter Badger brush Tweezerman-2801-h

Also Brushes from Theenglishshavingcompany.com   A SRP Recommended retailer

Brush information on types & grades SRP Wiki /Brushes

Information.

Straight razor forum 5,000+ members A wealth of information & help.                  Straightrazorplace.com
An international community of wet shaving enthusiasts interested in the acquisition, use and care of straight razors, shaving soaps, shaving creams, shaving brushes, strops, aftershaves, colognes, and fine living activities for refined individuals.

Wiki razor information  http://www.straightrazorplace.com/srpwiki/index.php/Main_Page

Videos

Straight Razor shaving demo

13 min - 30 Jan 2006 -
Lynn Abrams, founder of Straightrazorplace.com, demonstrates how to shave with a Straight Razor.

YouTube - Straight Razor Shave

2 min 56 sec - 14 Sep 2006 -
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