I am forging ahead in trust that you fellas know what you are talking about. I figure that if for some crazy reason I don't like them, I won't have trouble swapping them out with someone. And for the price it seems a safe bet.

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I'd be happy to swap if they don't work out. But I do hope they do work out for you

An indurated sedimentary rock formed during the Permian Period in the province of Kwa Zulu-Natal, South Africa. It should arrive early next year.
It's primary use is to finish edges on straight razors.

So what you are trying to say is. You are getting a super cool rock.


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"Sedimentary, my dear Watson."



(Zulu Grey)

They're not minerals, they are rocks?

If you're referring to the Voskhod blades, then there isn't any shortage of people who would trade with you. I'm one of those people. Voskhods are about as good as it gets - feels almost like the blades are gel coated but it doesn't stop the blade from cutting hair at all.

I'd trade a MonoBilt for that beauty,

Picked up one of Brad Sears' brushes last night when he dropped a few onto his ready-made section.
I went 'cheap' and got this faux horn one w/ Muhle Silvertip synthetic one as I really like the handle shape.
It was reduced from $90-something to $55.

What a shape.. very unique!

My wife showed me what's coming for Christmas...and a new direction in wet shaving is soon coming my way.

Because I am not as educated in this new way (yet) I'm both scared and excited.


I ordered one of these to check my lack of skill

And some of this showed up today to compliment the shave



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Oooooh man!!

Go slow and take your time. Straights are great.

Oh and congratulations

Tom


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Trust me Tom, I am not rushing into this lol. I suspect I will do cheeks only on the weekends for a while. I will also be watching lots of videos on stropping, honing and using straights


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You will grow to love straights. It is great fun.

Enjoy
Tom


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You have to figure out the stropping to be able to shave, because that happens daily. (I do 10 laps linen and 10 laps leather after each shave, and 30 linen and 50 leather before each shave.) If you razor is shave ready when you get it, you shouldn't need to hone it for a while. They are different skills and a lot of people recommend learning to shave with a straight first, then jumping into honing. Either way, go slow, and have fun. What's the worst that could happen?

I'm waiting on a 12-pack of Arko shave sticks. More than I need but hey the deal was so good.

@GatorJoe welcome to the Arko cheapskate fan club

Waiting for my Blackland Blackbird open comb plate and a Delta Echo re-coated Gillette NEW SC.

I will be binge watching stropping videos soon.

As far as honing...I have 4 straights that need a touch up and 3 that need some significant sharpening/maintenance. I plan on learning/practicing/messing up with at least 1 of those


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