Thread: Red Imp at Filarmonica price

Let me say first that I love my Red Imp razors to death. They are great blades, easy to sharpen, easy to use, and I already have five of them (including a cool 6/8 Ludo Red Imp with a hammered tang - try to find one like that at your local flea market!)

But what the heck is going on with this one -- 120580942592? A Case #133 for $266?!? Ok it's in NOS condition, but it won't be once you sharpen and use it. So how do you get to a price like this for my favorite $50 razor?

Please don't tell me the little devils are actually becoming popular! Another great brand ruined by demand, in my opinion anyway.

I was watching the same auction and was as surprised as you are. I have one I got off the bay in very good condition and I payed less than $40 including shipping. Go figure.

I should add that I've also bought a razor recently from the seller (G&F "Adoration Axe"), and it is a beauty. This seller apparently does not usually deal in razors but has a limited supply of German NOS razors that he is selling for a friend.

For the razor I bought, he described it as having "one warped scale," but the razor I received was basically in perfect condition with only the very slightest asymmetry, barely noticeable, on one of the scales.

Bottom line is that I have no doubt that the Red Imp this guy is selling is in super fine, NOS condition. I just can't believe that Red Imps in any condition, even fresh from a time machine, are going for over $250.

Two different types of collectors...

We (the Shavers) only make up a small part of the Razor collectors out there...
There are people who collect just for the scales, and also people who collect the NOS stuff and it goes into display.... Looks like two of them decided on the same razor

Get two the the scale guys after one old rusted POS with rare scales and watch the price skyrocket...

Here is another that is over 100.. Vintage Red Imp #133 Straight Razor by Case - Unused - eBay (item 120581344101 end time Jun-14-10 17:18:37 PDT)

Shoot I saw one in the local antique store for 20 the other day.. may have to go back and see if they still have it.

Edit: After looking it is the same seller

the red imps have been popular for awhile