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  1. 02-09-2015, 05:14 PM #1
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    I agree with other posts, that there are a few gems in the Classifieds right now (one from "right across the lake" from Obie in Milwaukee), and that SRD Dovos or (better yet) Ralf Austs are available with a free re-honing when you need it.
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    I visited the site over a year ago thinking about wanting to start doing straight razor shave. Then I chickened out. I did switch from the "disposable razors" to a nice Muhule DE Razor. Love the shave I am getting with it. I have been using that for over a year now. I think I am ready to give the straight razor a go now. I am seeking input on which brand to get, etc.. New vs. Used? Any advice is welcomed and appreciated.

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    I would not by anything " sight unseen", it just does not make sense.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nun2sharp View Post
    I would not by anything " sight unseen", it just does not make sense.
    It makes sense for the seller I guess. If he has buyers he must be doing something right.

    I probably wouldn't buy one myself. Don't get me wrong, I am not recommending, just pointing out whippeddog has many happy customers but this is not the place to discuss, there is a thread below discussing so I'll leave it at that.
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    Good luck with whichever razor, new or vintage, you decide to start with.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nun2sharp View Post
    I would not by anything " sight unseen", it just does not make sense.
    Awww.... I had this parachute with a few cosmetic blemishes I was gonna try & sell you but I don't have any pics.
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    As a relative newbie myself who started with a new Ralf Aust from SRD, then bought a sight unseen Whipped Dog (which turned out to be a nice ERN Crown & Sword) for a travel razor, I can tell you that a shave-ready razor honed by someone reputable (like Lynn at SRD or Larry at Whipped Dog) is a must. You don't want to start out trying to shave with a poorly honed piece of steel.

    If you can spend around $100 on a razor, an Aust 5/8 round point is a great shaver. If you're on a tight budget, drop Larry a line -- I'm sure he'd work with you to find a good a razor for your needs -- even if it is unseen.

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