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Straight edge razor, shaving kit?

My boyfriend mentioned last night he’d like an old style razor. I’m assuming he’s talking about a straight edge razor. I’d like to find him a nice kit. Any suggestions on where to look and what to look for? And about how much I need to expect to spend? Thanks!

Talk to an old Barber in a really old barber shop in your town. They will know where to find the best ones.
There are excellent barber web site in the UK that have been in business for 300 years. They offer excellent lines of shaving items.

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Norton Waterstone Starter Kit: 220/1000 grit stone, 4000/8000 grit stone, SiC flattening stone $129.00 Waterstone starter sharpening kit includes 2 sharpening stones for edge repair and final finish work, flattening stone, and instructional DVD….

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Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor $28.00 For over a century, the original double-edged razor from Merkur has earned the respect and gratitude of men seeking a more perfect shave. Merkur razors stand the test of time while providing years of satisfaction….

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Sweeney Todd: Razor Prop Replica $13.90 This prop replica comes from the acclaimed Tim Burton film, Sweeney Todd! Now fans of Burton and actor Johnny Depp can own a realistic and movie-accurate replica used by the Demon Barber of Fleet Street himself! Comes with a velvet drawstring pouch….

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The Art of Shaving $9.17 The average man will shave approximately 20,000 times over the course of his life, spending the equivalent of 139 full days doing it. He will shave off 27 feet of hair, from a total of 30,000 whiskers on his face. And he will probably be doing something wrong. So he’ll suffer nicks and cuts, ingrown hairs, and rashes; his five-o’clock shadow will arrive before lunch, his neck will be irr…