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Thread: Not eBay, but is this guy's stuff worth it?

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    Default Not eBay, but is this guy's stuff worth it?

    Maybe it is because I am too new to the razor world, but I have seen other customs going for much less. Is this guy's work that much better? And, I understand people have different tastes and such, but just curious.

    Alex Jacques Damascus Horn Straight Razor - StraightRazors.com

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    Apparently they are worth it, many people have his razors, they are well made, one of a kind shavers.
    He is a member here,,,,have him make you one & you will not be disappointed.

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    Is one of the best of the best.

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    The maker, Alex, is a nice young fellow, and very proud of his razors. Worth, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.
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    Absolutely love the form of that razor. Reminds me of a pit viper.
    I can imaging hooking my nose on the horn though.

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    When you get to that price level and way below it workmanship of impeccable quality is a given. What usually makes a razor like that worth the price is strictly the reputation of the maker. That is something you have to decide for yourself.
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    Alex's razors are beautiful functional art..

    Prices are however a function of the Vendor also..
    One must sometimes do a comparison of the other prices of other products on a website to get an idea of how things work
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    CatanUS, Alex Jacques is one of a handful of craftsmen whose custom razors are coveted. His designs are intriguing in their extraordinary designs with angular lines. Of course, custom razors call for much higher prices. If I had the money, I would order one of his razors today. Good stuff.

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    Amost like buying artwork,Only one on the planet,you own the only one like it.

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    I have always wanted one of Alex's razors, beautful peices of functional art in my opinion....would I pay that much? Nope. There are a few custom makers that have gone this route with vendors and their prices have gone a little out of hand. Again, this is just my opinion and price point is always in the eyes of the purchaser and what they're willing to pay. Myself, I prefer to indulge the artisans that still do it for the love of creating something beautiful and useful, but allowing the end user the affordability of having such a piece
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