Thread: Cheap straight razor

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!

There are almost always shave ready $30-$70 razors in the classifieds, I would trust all the sellers here way more than on Ebay

Welcome aboard,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Some of my best shavers cost me less than $30.00,,, vintage rescues from various places. There are always great razors in our "Classified ' section , many in the $40.00 to $50.00 range.

Spend a few hours in our library reading in these links,,, this will get you better educated on what to buy & what to expect.

Straight Razor Place Library:Books/Beginners Guide - Straight Razor Place Library

Welcome to the SRP Forum!

Yes, there are several options for economical razors. Try a search on this site for "Whipped Dog" or go to that site and look for site unseen. However, your best bet will be the SRP classified's as previously mentioned.

Welcomed aboard happy reading and keep us informed.. btw these guys looooove pictures so when you get one post it up.. lol

Welcome. I can't tell you anything that everyone else has not already stated about ringing deals on razors. If there is nothing today keep checking back. The inexpensive ones tend to move fairly quickly.

Welcome to the forum.
Great advise above - many of us have been well served by the SRP classifieds and the WhippedDog site.

Reading the great reference material and seeking out a local mentor is time well spent.
But you can get off to a solid start with a modest budget and get great results.

Smooth shaving...

Before spending anything I would just start talking about it with the "older generation", father, grandfather, uncles, neighbours, you never know. I recently aquired from my barber 3 straight razors in good condition and a new paddle strop for FREE, which included a 6/8 round point Gong razor and an eye witness razor.

Find a razor and strop on newspaper.

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.