Russian Razor?

Guys,

Can I ask your advice, iv found this whilst looking around on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191457652736
I cant find any information anywhere and his description is less than helpful.
Has anyone had any experience with Russian blades or blades made by the same company?

Thanks in advance

I tried link...can't look at the razor. I've had some good razors from Russia.

That's random, let me try again??
VINTAGE RUSSIAN STRAIGHT RAZOR / BRITVA "OKA" - IN BOX | eBay.

The picture are vague and slightly blurry so Im unsure whether its worth buying and putting in the effort

I've only had about a half dozen cross my hands and all have been the same: good everyday razors & good steel. There is nothing that will win a beauty contest on the ones I've had or honed, but they have all taken a nice edge and held it as a proper razor should. That being said, if you like that razor...it should be just fine. I notice you are from "across the pond", you should consider sending it to Neil Miller once you have it in...he knows a thing or two about razors on your side of the world & is a great guy.

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Originally Posted by shooter74743

I've only had about a half dozen cross my hands and all have been the same: good everyday razors & good steel. There is nothing that will win a beauty contest on the ones I've had or honed, but they have all taken a nice edge and held it as a proper razor should. That being said, if you like that razor...it should be just fine. I notice you are from "across the pond", you should consider sending it to Neil Miller once you have it in...he knows a thing or two about razors on your side of the world & is a great guy.

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thanks Shooter, wasn't sure about the quality of Russian steel, do you know if Neill does restorations? I really enjoy the honing process but not much good with scales and polishing

i got one from JimmyHAD a while back and i admit i rarely use it but he has it honed up sweet !!! and it shaves much like any other in the cabinet !! my face couldnt tell it was commie metal :)

From the name it could be a Trud Vacha. Some of their razors have names of russian rivers. They are excellent shavers, utilitarian aesthetic. I have two.

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Originally Posted by Benjisco

thanks Shooter, wasn't sure about the quality of Russian steel, do you know if Neill does restorations? I really enjoy the honing process but not much good with scales and polishing

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I cannot speak for another man, contact him via pm here.

They made some pretty good Razors,but like most things Russian(i am one) sort of industrial and utilitarian.

With most things Russian the quality is dependent on the era it was made. The older stuff is good and the newer stuff especially 70s and later not so good.

I have a few. They are mostly of very good steel, and with some later exceptions. 9/16ths / 15mm or less. They are not stain nor corrosion resistant and will rust and pit. I had to clean about a half mm from the edges of most to get to good steel and the shipping cost was atrocious. that one cost is reasonable for a change.
A very good razor for daily use but they are nothing special. You might do as well from the Classifieds here.
~Richard