Thread: Please DON'T buy this razor

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

Your better off getting a low cost used razor from the classifieds here than taking a chance on a razor before you even know how to shave with one , plus you more than likely won't be able to achieve a shave ready condition on it , learn to shave with one that is ready before going off on a waste of time , But then again waste your money if you want, but then again you said you didn't want to spend a lot, so take the advise or don't , but you can get a better one ready to go for less than your going to have in it, stones ,, sandpaper polishing materials , and not knowing a good razor from bad will have you spending more. ,, good luck. Tc

Maybe It was my fault and i didn't make it clear enough. It's not that i am not willing to spend good money on a fine shave ready razor from the classifieds. Simply I am not able to do so.
1usd is equal to 1.75 bgn (our currency) and the cheapest razor i see in classifieds is a JR Torrey 9/16 quarter hollow for 60usd which is like 105 bgn plus another 35usd for shipping that's like 166.25 bgn. I just got my monthly payment and it was 643 bgn. So do you see my point now?
I'd like to point out that I am not complaining or something. I DO appreciate all of your advices and experienced view point and i am thankful for all of your replies but i simply can not spare that much money at this point.
I'm really starting to regret making this post couse i have the feeling that i made a fool of myself.
Anyways - Thank you all again.

Don't regret it. I totally understand there are a few razors I've seen posted here that I lost the bidding for.

The one thing I will say, because it's worth repeating, is don't use it to learn on.

If you're patient there are occasionally cheaper straights (+/- $40 usd) in the srp classifieds. Depending on where you are there may be a way to keep shipping costs down.

Originally Posted by gribbo

Maybe It was my fault and i didn't make it clear enough. It's not that i am not willing to spend good money on a fine shave ready razor from the classifieds. Simply I am not able to do so.
1usd is equal to 1.75 bgn (our currency) and the cheapest razor i see in classifieds is a JR Torrey 9/16 quarter hollow for 60usd which is like 105 bgn plus another 35usd for shipping that's like 166.25 bgn. I just got my monthly payment and it was 643 bgn. So do you see my point now?
I'd like to point out that I am not complaining or something. I DO appreciate all of your advices and experienced view point and i am thankful for all of your replies but i simply can not spare that much money at this point.
I'm really starting to regret making this post couse i have the feeling that i made a fool of myself.
Anyways - Thank you all again.

Dont regret posting and don't let it run you off from the forum. This is a good place and usually fun so take everything on here with a grain of salt. I think sometimes folks forget that its not a real cheap hobby. Were are you located? Sorry if I missed that already.

I'm from Bulgaria.
Nah. It won't chase me away from forums. I like it here - so much knowledge. But as I said before - due to different countries economics $100 have different values.

Are there any antique shops or op shops near by? Maybe try asking around local or talk to a barber.

Having just done the exact same thing your considering I can confirm what the other members have told you restoring an old razor is not a cheaper option,

Hones will be in the region of $150 wet and dry around $30 if you don't own some $10 for pins and $10 for metal polish add in around 10hrs of labour and the purchase price of the razor and a shiny new dovo already honed looks like a bargain.

You could try a whipped dog razor if your on a really tight budget or maybe slowly restore it, restoration is for the love not for a saving.

There are 7 members in Bulgaria and RusenBG (http://straightrazorpalace.com/members/rusenbg.html) is an active member.

here is a link to find them

http://straightrazorpalace.com/memberlist.php?do=search

Originally Posted by rolodave

There are 7 members in Bulgaria and RusenBG (http://straightrazorpalace.com/members/rusenbg.html) is an active member.

here is a link to find them

http://straightrazorpalace.com/memberlist.php?do=search

That is useful. Thank you.

Best of luck

Actually everyone is trying to save you money, it's not cheaper doing what your planing, but you must learn this on your own , I wish you the best of luck , or just wait till you have saved some more, no need to spend money you don't have on a straight , if your really wanting to spend less find a used DE and some cheap blades , that won't set you back too much. Tc