Thread: Cheap straight razor

Thank you everyone for the great advice! Gave me a starting place, I really appreciate it!
I am looking at all the places that everyone suggested and checking out my options, I am afraid of buying a "Cheap" one thou.
I asked my grandmother and she said that she might have a whole set in her box of vintage things so I am crossing my fingers and will definitely post pictures of whatever I end up with!

Thanks to everyone for being so welcoming!

Originally Posted by Haroldg48

There is a $55 one offered by a member in the classifieds that is a twin of one I have. It is a great shaver. Burrell Top Flight 5/8.

+1 on the Burrell, mine I would rank in current top 5.

Originally Posted by Trains1723

Thank you everyone for the great advice! Gave me a starting place, I really appreciate it!
I am looking at all the places that everyone suggested and checking out my options, I am afraid of buying a "Cheap" one thou.
I asked my grandmother and she said that she might have a whole set in her box of vintage things so I am crossing my fingers and will definitely post pictures of whatever I end up with!

Thanks to everyone for being so welcoming!

If that turns out to be the case, I would still start with something other than a family heirloom, especially if it is a "set" which could mean a 7 day set, or a pair etc. The Burrell topflight currently in the classifieds would be a good learner razor IMHO, and if I had a spare $55, I would have 2 of them. Welcome to SRP.

Definitely get something over the heirlooms.

Heirlooms are sometimes special razors for when you get the hang of shaving, the last thing you want to do is damage it and lose the history. Get your hands on them while you can but check out the classifieds, beyond that try and get in touch with a mentor in your area.

Originally Posted by Trains1723

Hi all!

I would imganine this question has been asked but I couldnt find it in the search bars.
I am very intregued in staight razors and would like to start shaving with one!

From what I am reading any razor worth buying seems to be around $80-$150, but I am afraid to spend that much because I have never shaved with a straight razor and do not want to spend that much on something that I dont even 100% know if I am going to like.

So my question is; Are there any affordable straight razors that are shave ready (honed) that I can learn on and see if I like for a few months before I go drop $200+ on a nice one? Can anyone give me specific razor names/links? I was ultimately hoping for something around $20-$50. Again, I am not really looking for a forever piece, just something shave ready to let me know if I will like it or not.

Thanks!

No such thing as a $20 razor.
$50- $75 will allow you some latitude for resale if you don't like it.

Sure you can find a $20 razor. Not impossible. Scales may be falling off.

Thanks all! I really appreciate all the advice, and I have taken it!
Today I purchased the Burrel Top Flight 5/8" that was on the classifieds.
I am exited to get it in and start learning! Even thou there where pictures on classifieds I will post pictures when I get it!

I also ordered some products from Amazon to go with it...
A perfecto Badger shaving brush,
Leather beaber strop (3"x21.5")
Arko shaving soap stick
and ofcourse Styptic Pencil

go with a shavette, you will be sure to have a sharp blade, and you can learn how to shave first, then learn how to hone later when you get a real blade. I have a Dovo Shavette that I use while I'm on the road and I love it!

edit: oops, I should read ALL the posts, Trains good job jumping right in

Originally Posted by onimaru55

No such thing as a $20 razor.
$50- $75 will allow you some latitude for resale if you don't like it.

Originally Posted by rickboone

Sure you can find a $20 razor. Not impossible. Scales may be falling off.

$20 for a shave ready razor is probably not going to happen, but finding a decent brand with only a dull edge and slightly oxidized pivot for less than $20 is a fairly easy task. Talking Ebay or in the wild.