Hi,
I'm new on this site and I wonder if someone could give me some advise on the W&B on ebay (Wade Butcher 9 8 Barbers Use Straight Razor Shave Ready Original Horn Scales | eBay)?
I know the W&B is the one that everyone want to have but what about the price?
Tks in advance and good shave
Fred
The price is all in what you are willing to pay. If it appeals to you and you're willing to pay that much, then go for it. Personally, I got mine for far less than that, but it was a few years ago and the hype has grown even more since then.
And welcome to SRP :)
And just in case because of the fact that allot of people here collect them...try not to put up live auctions as links as well. Someone might just out bid you...just saying..
I know this one is a buy it now but principle still Applies.
Tks for the advice but was not intended to do it.
Tks and fyi not willing to pay that much.
Thats not a 9/8, its 17/16... If you watch the bay long enough you will find your barbers use razor (unrestored) for a very reasonable price.
Eric
Properly honed, that would be a *fantastic* shaver (apart from being shiny, it's pretty much identical to my best shaver) but as has been said only you can decide if it's worth that much to you. And Eric is bang-on. That's exactly how I found mine.
I have one of these (approximately the same size), and wouldn't pay that much for one. However, price is subjective and it's worth what you're willing to pay for it. If you're collecting these razors, then go ahead - just don't expect it to shave any better than a $20 vintage blade from a decent maker.
I've even had a 19/16" chopper in the past, and that was way too big for me. Big blades look cool, but I prefer 5/8" full hollows - preferably from makers that are not trendy.
As people have said - you'll find one of those large 'For Barbers Use' blades for less if you're willing to wait.
Yeah, everyone here is spot on. Price is very subjective. My WB FBU have been much lower, and on the same note I have seen some sell for more... But not much more.
Take you time, there is a lot of them out there.
just my two cents, I'm not really into Sheffield blades that are buffed to death like that one. Would probably still shave well but I doubt it was ever intended to look like that