Thread: Thank god I didn't win.

I was auto topped by 5 bucks but I don't doubt the winner had a ceiling of 500 or more. It's more than I could afford really, but sometimes your eyes just roll back and you enter zombie mode.

I don't understand why the Wade an Butcher razors are commanding such high prices. I picked up a 7/8 near wedge made by George Plum for £5(about $8) Old / Vintage Cut Throat Razor - George Plum Razor "The Plum" | eBay it is almost identical to a Wade and Butcher but costs a fraction of the price.

I have no doubt they are fine razors but why are they so much more than other razor manufacturers ? Is it just a simple case of buying a name ?

Originally Posted by mike1011

I don't understand why the Wade an Butcher razors are commanding such high prices. I picked up a 7/8 near wedge made by George Plum for £5(about $8) Old / Vintage Cut Throat Razor - George Plum Razor "The Plum" | eBay it is almost identical to a Wade and Butcher but costs a fraction of the price.

I have no doubt they are fine razors but why are they so much more than other razor manufacturers ? Is it just a simple case of buying a name ?

I don't understand it it either aside from them reaching critical mass and achieving cult status. Nice blades for sure but shave like any other I have. Each to their own though.

Bob

I thought this razor was a pretty good deal. Then began the honing.....I like bevels that you are barely able to see.....I have no idea how to get there from here. I had been using 3 layers of tape on a 600 Chosera then dropped to 2 layers on a 1K when I thought I was closer, but the razor looks like it was honed by multiple people each group taking a side......seller asked $45.00 for it, I asked if the price was firm...he said how about $38.00. I was pretty happy then, now I am deep in frustration and agitation. I completely understand the zombie mode and add that there are other land mines to step on in this game.

Originally Posted by WW243

I thought this razor was a pretty good deal. Then began the honing.....I like bevels that you are barely able to see.....I have no idea how to get there from here. I had been using 3 layers of tape on a 600 Chosera then dropped to 2 layers on a 1K when I thought I was closer, but the razor looks like it was honed by multiple people each group taking a side......seller asked $45.00 for it, I asked if the price was firm...he said how about $38.00. I was pretty happy then, now I am deep in frustration and agitation. I completely understand the zombie mode and add that there are other land mines to step on in this game.

No matter if it takes 3 days to hone that razor, you got a steal on it. For Barbers Use fetch big money. I bought one for $100 and thought I got a great deal.

After hours....bevel a long way from where I want to be.......ugh.

Sorry, could not figure out how to delete fuzzy pic.

Originally Posted by WW243

[ATTACH=CONFIG]After hours....bevel a long way from where I want to be.......ugh.

Yea, some of the old blades are a bear to home and you don't always get what you want. Personally that bevel does not look too shabby to me.

Bob

Thanks Bob, but the heel has no edge whatsoever.

Those land mines are out there, don't step on one!