Thread: Sight unseen straight razor

Here are my thoughts. I'd rather buy a 10-15$ razor on Craigslist or eBay or from a antique store and use the money I save to buy a combo hone like a Norton. Just be very careful to inspect the razor closely for problems. I've now found several great deals on my own. Then keep looking for straights on the cheap that need little to no work. You can learn to hone and add to your Arsenal. Of course I'm a newbie too, and some of the more seasoned members may not agree...

I've never experienced a truly shave ready straight. But using a Norton, watching tons of honing vids, and searching frequently for used straights, I'm happy with how much I've learned and how far I've come. I'm getting comfortable shaves.

That said, give the etsy option a try. You might just get a good razor with a nice shave ready edge and understand from the get go what a nice straight razor shave is like. Then again, everyone says to just save yourself the time, and buy from the classifieds. Ultimately it's up to you. It's a joirney, and we all go different directions.