Thread: Classified vs. ebay razors

I have been helped a great deal by the shave ready razors that I have bought here in the Classifieds section the past four years. I don't care who makes them as long as they are quality instruments that are honed properly. That and the YouTube videos produced by members here have allowed me to learn how to straight shave and maintain a blade.

I purchased a couple of razors last week and thought you'd like to see the fantastic edges under 400x magnification:




I have deliberately withheld the identity of the razors and the sellers because I do not have any agenda other than to say that I have found SRP a much safer place for equipment and advice than ebay, especially for beginners.

People that sell in the SRP Classifieds have what is known as a reputation to protect.Not only as a seller but as a member in good standing.
Makes a world of differance.JMO

Yes it does,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

WOW!

That looks GREAT!

I would be afraid to see what my edges look like @ 400X

Probably like the Grand Canyon...

I always say that microscopes are skeery! THAT looks smooth as a cat! The finest edges can look like crap under a scope. 5X for me!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I always say that microscopes are skeery! THAT looks smooth as a cat! The finest edges can look like crap under a scope. 5X for me!

Now I have to go dig out my kids microscope and see what my so called best edges look like.....

Originally Posted by Chevhead

Now I have to go dig out my kids microscope and see what my so called best edges look like.....

Microscope bandits! "Run away!"

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Microscope bandits! "Run away!"

Can't see anything with it... Probably a good thing...LOL

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I always say that microscopes are skeery! THAT looks smooth as a cat! The finest edges can look like crap under a scope. 5X for me!

I seem to find that the edge performs well when it looks good. I've never had a lousy looking edge perform very well. And I've never had a good looking edge give a lousy shave. Consequently I always use a scope.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

I always use a scope.

I have a 60x loupe.... but I think a 400X would be a different story