Thread: Winner of a Wolstenholm. My first razor!

Originally Posted by Dapper

Forgot to mention that I think I got it for a pretty decent price, all things considered. $12.50/$4.50 ship.

I'm thinking about getting a cheap Titan and another model to get my honing skills in order. Practice, per se. A something I won't be worried about ruining. Like this maybe:
French Military Surplus Stainless Straight Razor Unused No Reserve | eBay

That sounds like a nice price indeed. The edge appears to be in pristine condition, which is most important. Take a look at the Workshop forum, you'll find all the info you need to rescale it!

As for buying the Titan, don't. They're in the list of brands to avoid (search the Wiki here). The cheapest razor for honing practice is a Gold Dollar, but they come with built-in geometry issues to complicate matters beyond regular honing. I think your best shot is another old/vintage eBay razor. I'm not sure about the link you posted, I cannot tell much from the seller's pictures.