Thread: 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?

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.

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.

All the Dovo razors are of very good quality.

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?

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

Originally Posted by garciagj

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.

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

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

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.