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    Quote Originally Posted by Christel View Post
    Too true. I caught the ebola virus when I shaved with mine and died.
    Well it only takes one unfortunate case where you dont get lucky and pay the price. I would try to disinfect them first.

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    While I don't worry too much about disease, the rust could lead to all sorts of nasty things.
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    Quote Originally Posted by newbiestraightshaver View Post
    Thanks. Quality of my current strop is questionable, as it came with the razor I have been battling with as a free gift (or.maybe other way around). I also ordered a Van Der Hagen Premium Shave Set off Amazon so been using it, despite my low lather yields, Have noticed threads on improving them and slowly they are building better and better. I'll definitely throw my business on my first "big boy" purchase his way and save for my Dovo & Boker etc. Also plan to send my current "Do Not Buy" razors and no name in for sharpening. They will be going in my display case not rotation but would like best edge possible on them as well. Thanks for your help.
    I cant really be polite here, but i will try, if the razors are going in a display case, and are on the do do not buy list because they are not very good, why would you spend at least $50 plus postage to get them honed, if you want to spend the money either put the $50 with the $60 you want to spend and get a nicer razor, or buy 3 from larry.
    I personally have never seen or used any of whipped dogs razors or equipment, but i have heard that the razors he sells can be pretty worn.
    I had a junk razor (from ebay) that i sent off for honing (against the advice of the person who was going to do the work) spent more than it cost honing it and only used it once, because as i was advised it wouldnt be a lot of good once it had a frown honed out etc, he did try to charge me half price for the honing, but i paid him full price anyway as he had done the work that was requested.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hotfuzz View Post
    Well it only takes one unfortunate case where you dont get lucky and pay the price. I would try to disinfect them first.

    I apologise for the sarcastic nature of my post, i thought yours was in jest and replied in kind. Of couse, safety is very important - using barbicide is good practice when using a newly acquired razor and it equally applies here.

    As for rust, well, a wipe down with some emory cloth should blitz all but the deepest of rust - although i bought two of the flawed razors and neither of them had any rust.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hotfuzz View Post
    Also wouldnt you be worried to shave with sight-unseen flawed right away ? As they are flawed they might carry some disease with it.
    There's a note in the package that notes the razor has been disinfected.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DoughBoy68 View Post
    Have ordered several times from Larry, razors, soap, leather, etc. and have no complaints. Larry is a heck of a good guy to deal with and is as fair as you will find. I will buy from him again in the future and recommend him highly.
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    His customer support is fantastic and the emails you receive from him are very thorough.

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    I have not purchased from whipped dog so cannot comment on that. I would suggest you slow down a bit and go easy on the buying at this point. Get your razor from whipped dog
    and take the time to find out if straight shaving is something that really works for you. If it
    does and you decide you would like another straight razor take a look at the classifieds here
    on SRP. You will find some excellent shave ready razors available. Good luck and steer clear of ebay for now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpikedLemon View Post
    There's a note in the package that notes the razor has been disinfected.
    I was also initially concerned with sterilization and getting a used razor and was very happy to see the same note in my package as well. It outlines the chemicals and process used to sterilize the razor. Now I am a couple of weeks in and already thinking I need to go ahead and buy another sight unseen razor to be able to rotate the original back for a hone job when necessary.

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    I'm ordering the flawed one this week. I didnt evem think about the display ones not needing a razor edge. I'll just throw em in the case. Once cash is more steady I'm gonna get my 7 day shave kit underway more. Any idea whetr to find a mentoring in Rockwall/Royse City/Caddo Mills TX area? Wanna try it on my own first with all the helpful info I've been given but might need mentoring.

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    I'm not too terribly far from you (relatively speaking), over in Denton. Probably just about an hour from Rockwall. Been shaving with a straight for about a year, so while I'm not the most experienced, I have figured a few things out.
    David from Denton

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