Thread: Beginner vintage SR recommendation.

look , here, fine, pre owned shavers, just may not look perrty , and shave ready
Whipped Dog Straight Razor Shaving Equipment

+1 for whipped dog.
It won't be a new, beautiful razor, but it will be a cheap way to decide if you like the straight or not and whether you want to save up for something really nice.

+1 for the classifieds. Finding one local only works out cheaper if you pay a couple bucks by the time you buy all you need to clean it up and for honing and postage. Would reccomend the classifieds over whipped dog only as you will pay a little more but will get a razor in good condition without hone wear or other issues that may hinder you in the future.

I have a challenging time finding anything at a deal in the classic category. The ones I do find need some serious restoration and I just don't have the time to do this. Check out the classifieds on SRP as there are members who enjoy restoring old razors. Also the vendors on this site sometimes have some cool razors for sale.

The classifieds on SRP will more than likely be a trusted source for you rather than taking a chance on something questionable.

Enjoy the hunt!

Pabster

As far as vintage brands, anything from Solingen, Germany or Sheffield, England is going to be quality steel. These will be the majority of the razors you find in the wild. You may also come across a few made in the USA. These are also good steel. Besides that, make sure it is in good shape and you can send it to be cleaned up and honed. Or you can look on the classifieds or whipped dog as stated above. All are good options.

There are good deals to found in the classifieds, but I have to say if you look closely at items on the "Bay", there are some deals to be had. I have a Torrey, a Clover, and an Anton Widgen Jr. Othello, that are very nice and other than having them honed, have cost me little. If you go that route, look closely at the pictures and be very picky. To many little flaws add up.

Good Luck and good shaving.

Originally Posted by Othello1228

There are good deals to found in the classifieds, but I have to say if you look closely at items on the "Bay", there are some deals to be had. I have a Torrey, a Clover, and an Anton Widgen Jr. Othello, that are very nice and other than having them honed, have cost me little. If you go that route, look closely at the pictures and be very picky. To many little flaws add up.

Good Luck and good shaving.

Since
" little" is subjective I will guess that is $60 on the high side but that depends on manufacturer. Size. And I am sure a few other things as well.

Originally Posted by criswilson10

+1 for whipped dog.
It won't be a new, beautiful razor, but it will be a cheap way to decide if you like the straight or not and whether you want to save up for something really nice.

I agreed about whipped dog, there's also the classified. They all come shave ready