Birthday gift for father

[surla]

My father's birthday is coming up and he has just started to shave with a straight razor. He bought a kit that had a brush, oil, lather, and leather strap for sharpening already. Is there any thing else that would be good to buy him as a present?

 

[markb]

Well, considering the section you're in, some nice soaps would be a good gift..

• Tabac shaving soap in a bowl
• Geo F. Trumper's soap in a wooden bowl (Sandalwood, Rose & Coconut Oil are my favorites)
• D.R. Harris soap in a bowl (I prefer Arlington)
• Mama Bear's soaps (Aged Spice, Mysore Sandalwood & Ye Olde Barbershoppe are very nice)
• Ogallala soaps (nice bay rum scents)

http://www.shavingessentials.net/
http://westcoastshaving.com/
http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/
http://www.mamabears-soaps.com/2BEARS/

 

[surla]

Thanks! Yeah, sorry about the wrong section I didn't realize there were sections until I had already posted it, and I don't know how to fix it.

 

[Unknownsoldier]

A mod should move it shortly for you.....

You say strap for sharpening, so I assume he is a "straight" razor man, how about a nice stand? There's a guy in the BST section that does monogrammed brush/razor or combined stands for very little and they look superb.

Tom