Very pleased with this kit. The blade was sharp right out of the box. Good quality razor. Love the proraso soap. First time using the kit I loved how it made my bathroom permanently have that old school barber shop smell that I remember from when I was a kid. The strop is good quality. If I had to make one complaint the only thing I’d say is I wish the kit came with a cheap practice strop to use to learn the technique on before using the good one. I had a few mishaps the first two times I stropped and had to buy a replacement within the first two weeks. It was my own doing though. Had nothing to do with the strop itself. All around the kit is worth every penny spent.

The pin got loose and broke after the second use

Have wanted to try wet shaving with a straight razor for years but never pulled the trigger until a month ago. Purchased a $20 razor on Amazon, and after a few uses i realized it was tugging on my chin hair really badly and really ruined the whole experience, didn’t shave well at all even after stropping. Just a whole mess all around. Went online to try and find a whole kit that at least came with a good razor and a decent strop. Stumbled across razor emporium and found this kit here. I decided to go for the $220 “most recommended” kit, as I felt like the strop and razor was definitely better than the “give it a try” option. and it came with “better” accessories. I already knew I was committed to wet shaving, so I was willing to fork out the cash. Just finished my first shave with the kit, and it was absolutely hands down the best experience I’ve ever had shaving. The quality of the dovo razor is so good. It’s fairly lightweight, has a very fine, sharp blade. At 5/8 it’s Smaller so it’s fairly easy to maneuver. Cut through my facial hair like butter, very smooth and clean shave. The strop is a very nice durable piece as well. This kit is perfect for people who have dipped their toes into the art of wet shaving, and want something of higher quality with every accessory you need to start shaving. For $200 you get a great razor, great strop. Full size container of shaving cream and aftershave, shave bowl, brush, and brush stand. Great deal considering some razors alone cost $200.

this is my first time straight shaving I got my give it a try razor kit in the mail I lathered up like matt said in his video and i took my time shaving it was fun i think i did a very good job for my first time the kit was very nice and the razor was very much shave ready. the customer service is very nice also. razor emporium will be getting all my business from now on and every one i know will know about this company thank you razor emporium for an amazing experience and a great new hobby