Thread: Puma Special 222 6/8

Hello all,

I'm thinking about buying my first SR and I found this nice looking Puma Special 222 6/8 for around $160. There's some minor blemishes on the blade but nothing that couldn't be buffed out. Though you'd probably lose the facade "Puma Special" if you buff it to mirror finish. Any reason why I shouldn't buy it?

Here are the pictures







Thanks in advance for all answers!

We don't do valuations here but that is a lot of money for a single razor, if that particular razor is worth that much to you is up to you to decide but I've gotten NOS Heljestrands for significantly less than that.

Without going too far into the whole money thing, I've seen many a Puma sell for MUCH more and some have been in worse condition.

Puma is a top shelf brand and that specimen looks to be in great shape. I'm sure you'd be well served by that razor if you decided to buy it.

I can't see why you would buff it. It is a well known top brand. If you are wondering about the price just check some other vendors or advanced search on Ebay for sold listings.

I just got a Puma in the mail yesterday, can't wait to try it today. I've been learning to leave razors as-is unless there is active corrosion going on. From the pictures that seems pretty nice and agree with Rez that you prob don't need to buff it out.

Welcome to SRP. If you can afford the $ it is a nice looking blade. The vintage Pumas are as good as it gets IME.

Thanks for the replies so far From looking around on eBay and other sites, I've noticed that Puma's tend to sell for (much) more in general. I just wanted to know if this particular one raises any red flags with more experienced SR users.

Originally Posted by RezDog

I can't see why you would buff it.

Well, like I said, the blade got some minor blemishes. Perhaps they weren't that visible in the pictures I posted. Here are some close ups of it

I think, if you magnify something enough you will see problems. I would just use some metal polish like Simichrome or a Cap Cod Cloth. That's probably all you need. Puma's seem to have lost their luster over the years. At one time a razor like that couldn't be had for $250 and top of the line Puma's went for well over $400+.

Wow looks very nice looks like a good bye.

Roger

I agree with thebigspendur on that. A paper towel and some metal polish is all I would use on it. Start hitting it with buffing compound and high speed buffers and you'll be taking the etch along with the minor corrosion. IMHO.