Thread: Whipped Dog Razors

Hi Everyone,

I posted recently regarding irritation with my Gold Dollar razor. I chose this razor so I had something that I wouldn't be afraid to damage it while learning to strop, etc.

I have solved the technique issues that were causing irritation in the last few weeks. I am noticing recently, though, that I am having increasing difficulty getting a close shave against the grain. To isolate technique from equipment, I reshaved a small area with my Fromm hair shaper. I was able to get a super close shave with no irritation. This leads me to believe my Gold Dollar is not holding an edge. Would everyone agree with this assumption?

For an upgrade, would a Whipped Dog sight unseen be a good choice? I am looking for a long term functional razor that will hold an edge.

Thanks,
Andy

Could be your stropping technique as well. The better you get at that, the longer your edge will last. Always good to have more than one razor though, and I have only heard good things about Whipped Dog. Best of luck.

As has been said I would be looking more at technique than anything. Whilst gold dollars are cheap, once honed correctly they are meant to be ok.
I haven't dealt with Larry but he gets good press. The sight unseen razors apparently can have quite a lot of hone wear and that can also be quite uneven too, hence the low price.
For a long term investment I would pay the bit extra and chose something from the classifieds here. My impression is that the sight unseen are good for dipping your toe at a reasonable cost.

Hey Andy,
keep an eye on our classified section & pick up a good deal on a nice vintage razor.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Hey Andy,
keep an eye on our classified section & pick up a good deal on a nice vintage razor.

theirs a nice 5/8 in there at the moment not badly priced I just saw

Yep,,, those guys don't last long,,, you have to keep an eye on the classified section every couple of hours, if your looking for a steal of a deal,,,,, the turnover is fast. Trusted sellers too.

A stropping technique I recommend to new guys is lay the strop on a flat surface, counter/table top until you perfect your technique. In the mean time practice stropping with a butter knife with your hanging strop to help develop proper technique and gain muscle memory plus you will save your strop from cuts and nicks.

It would be hard to find a better fellow to deal with than Larry at Whipped Dog. I've bought several razors, leather, soap, etc. from him with no problems. Highly recommend!

If you do use crox use it on a flat surface. If you're stropping isn't up to scratch and you use crox you could make it worse. Go slow steady and lightly.

Grazor,

If my stropping technique is sub par, what might I be able to do to restore the blade. Is Chromium Oxide enough?

Andy

Originally Posted by andycfi

Grazor,

If my stropping technique is sub par, what might I be able to do to restore the blade. Is Chromium Oxide enough?

Andy

Usually,depends on the condition, but worth a try if you have some. Just go slow and steady while you learn.