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    Question I need an advice

    Hello, Boys and Men!

    It's been a long time since I'm into straight razors, but now I think it is the moment to buy one. And here is where I need your help.

    I'm from Bulgaria and the market for such "tools" is not too developed. I would like to buy a decent razor from an European online retailer, and I'm willing to pay around $100 for a first one. I want it to be new, not pre-owned.

    So, can anybody give me a suggestion?

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    There is a retailer on ebay based in Poland that sells a lot of new razors. His user name is open_razor. Have a look at what he's got.

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    I will definitely have a look, but since I'm not too experienced I would like and advice for some certain model for which I should search around, etc.

    Maybe this one?
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dovo-Best-Qu...item1e9370ae33

    Is it good? I know that in general Dovo is an implication of good quality.
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    All the Dovo razors are of very good quality.

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    Welcome and good luck, 'Haustov.

    Please know a new razor (including a Dovo) may not be shave-ready when you buy it. Having a new razor will almost certainly mean it needs to be honed to a shave-ready condition before shaving. The Polish vendor would understand this. Capice?
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    Good luck Haustov... I will recommend 100 times a pre-owned over a new one for that Budget. For $100 for a new blade you could only aim for a cheaper Dovo. I would look on the classifieds here to get a good deal for a better quality razor. Personally I don't like the new Dovos, but that's just me. Another option for a new blade, ideal for begginers, though slightly over the $100 barrier is the Böker King Cutter which is a very affordable option much better than the cheapest Dovos (had one, sold it, sorry for it). New Dovos? honed a lot, don't like them, have a Tortoise 6/8" decent not great... older Dovos? have one (60's Fritz Bracht) wouldn't let go ever as is one of my personal favorites
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    Quote Originally Posted by garciagj View Post
    Good luck Haustov... I will recommend 100 times a pre-owned over a new one for that Budget. For $100 for a new blade you could only aim for a cheaper Dovo. I would look on the classifieds here to get a good deal for a better quality razor. Personally I don't like the new Dovos, but that's just me. Another option for a new blade, ideal for begginers, though slightly over the $100 barrier is the Böker King Cutter which is a very affordable option much better than the cheapest Dovos (had one, sold it, sorry for it). New Dovos? honed a lot, don't like them, have a Tortoise 6/8" decent not great... older Dovos? have one (60's Fritz Bracht) wouldn't let go ever as is one of my personal favorites
    Couldn't agree more - a vintage blade, made shave ready by a member here would be far, far better than anything you could get new for that matter...and I'm also not a particular fan of most of the new production blades, just my opinion.

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    Thanks guys! In that case I'm changing direction and I'll be looking for a shave ready blade here. If anybody has something to offer, feel free to contact me via PM

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    Yeah a preused dovo would be your best bet with that budget. Parker might work for you too.

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    Hi DHaustov welcome to the SRP you will find anything you need on this site. As stated above, a second hand but shave-ready razor is good point to start and you can get it under 100$ from here. If you like the straight razor shaving and willing to buy another razor in the future, you can buy a new razor. If you want a new blade, I recommend Revisor razors from Solingen, very good razors and they hone razors themselves before sending.

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