I've always want to try a straight PIF

[imatabor]

I've just reached the 1000 post and October 16th is my one year anniversary. I have learned so much this past year. Started with DEs and the last few months been using a straight. I have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the gentleman here so it is time to give back.
Here is what I'm giving away. This is my starter kit that I used when I got into straights. There is a strop kit I bought from Buca, a simple leather strop from a local leather guy, an EJ finest badger brush, a sample of Stirling soap and a Lees Warranted straight. Everything is used but in great shape. The razor isn't a beauty but is solid, tight and was honed by a member here and used just a few times so should be shave ready.(this was my first find in the wild)

This should be everything you need to get started.

So here are the rules:
1. This is for anyone who wants to start shaving with a straight.
And
2. Who doesn't have a straight razor or strop.
That's it. You long time lurkers now have no excuse.

Just say I'm in and why you haven't used a straight yet.

The winner will be announce October 17th.

 

[Chaloney]

Not in, but well done.

 

[buca3152]

Very nice offer! The generosity of this place never ceases to amaze me!

 

[socialjunk95]

I'm the first one to be in.

Been meaning to try an actual straight for a very long time now.
The only I haven't used a straight yet is probably the cost attached to it and the lack of availability of good straights were I stay.

Thank you for this generous PIF.

 

[buffalo]

Im in. Been tempted to get a straight. Just never pulled the trigger. Today im turn 33 so might as well try a big boy razor. Thanks for thegreat pif offer.

 

[Lakebound]

Not In. Good show for s great PIF!

Frank

 

[Winchester38]

Awesome PIF. Not in though. Great way for someone to start with straights!

 

[DaltonGang]

I'm in. I don't use one yet, because I do not have the equipment to sharpen and hone these razors.

 

[rumpleme]

I'm in. I haven't gotten into it yet because of the upfront cost, although I hope to be able to afford a beginners setup some day.

 

[tm3]

incredible offer.

i am in, with trepidation. what has held me back so far are concerns over 1) time commitment, and 2) doing bodily harm.

 

[rp_63]

I'm in, not knowing what to buy, not wanting to buy something useless and the fear of lots of cuts.

 

[cmark2014]

Im in not having a strop has kept me from it for a long while now.

 

[mattmaybloom]

i'm in, I've been wanting to tackle a straight for some time! Thank you imatabor for your incredible generosity!!!

 

[Silverirae]

Not in. But great PIF!

 

[charger]

I'm in. I just got a shavette and that alone has greatly increased my interest in straight razors. Thank you for the opportunity.

 

[Lmarkow]

This is a very thoughtful PIF! I'm not in.

 

[photodork]

i already have straights but wanted to say this very nice offer and congrts to whomever gets it!

 

[KenGriffith45]

I'm in for consideration (with Thanks either way for your generosity in even doing this PIF) but - I'm scared poopless, at the same time!! I just made the switch from cartridges to DE razors a couple of weeks ago, and I'm loving it. But I've always been morbidly curious about Straight Razors... I'm probably a long way from ready, but I'm still curious to try it!

 

[AtomicPunk421]

I'm in, always wanted to learn to use a straight, but never got the chance. Thanks for a generous PIF!

 

[opusx11]

I'm in. I have been learning more about straights recently but haven't been able to convince the wife to let me spend more money on Shaving ("it was supposed to be cheaper! ")