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12-10-2016, 11:29 PM #1Junior Member
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Straightrazor.com
Hello everyone,
Im fairly new to the straight razor practice but have been actively shaving and researching for a couple months now. I'm getting ready to make a first purchase of a legit blade (i have a couple cheap Gold Dollar blades for practice).
My question fir the community is; What is your perspective on Straightzor.com? Can anyone give insight on their expeirence? I recently placed an order and did not receive what I ordered. The customer service has been a bit of a struggle as well. I'm curious if others have had a similar experience or if i need to be a little more patient with them.
Thank in advance!
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12-10-2016, 11:38 PM #2Senior Member
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I haven't used them myself. When I need something straight razor related, my go-to is Straight Razor Designs. The fellow that started these forums owns that place, and he personally hones the blades to ensure that you will get a shave ready razor. I would steer you in that direction, rather than any other place because the quality service is definitely there with Lynn at SRD.
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12-10-2016, 11:49 PM #3Junior Member
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Good to know. Thank you so much for the response. I have been looking at his site...mainly because I want a Lewis razor but they seem to be a bit of a unicorn
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12-10-2016, 11:50 PM #4KN4HJP
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They appear to be the Grim Blades/Blades Grim operation. Not very highly thought of here and certainly not a company I would recommend. From our library:
Brands of Straight Razors to Avoid - Straight Razor Place Library"Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." -H. L. Mencken
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12-10-2016, 11:55 PM #5Senior Member
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stay away from them, and if you want a Lewis razor you will get one of the very best out there Tc
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12-11-2016, 01:34 AM #6Junior Member
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Thank you for the link! Thats very helpful. Also, im glad to hear I'm on point with my hope of finding a Lewis razor
he's a pretty amazing artisan.
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12-11-2016, 02:02 AM #7Jack of all, master of none
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I might have misunderstood your post. Do you mean to say that straightrazor.com website is associated with grim blades?
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12-11-2016, 02:11 AM #8KN4HJP
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Yes, I believe that they are. Although they have different websites, they are both located in Sandpoint, ID. I believe that straightrazor.com has also bought out Classic Shaving, Vintage Blades, and possibly others.
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12-11-2016, 02:14 AM #9Jack of all, master of none
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Oh man, I used to order from classic shaving. Guess I'll stick to srd & west coast from now on.
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12-11-2016, 03:06 AM #10Senior Member
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My first online straight razor purchase was form Classic Shaving, back when it was operated by Ray Dupont and honing was done by Lynn.
How times have changed.
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