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03-28-2018, 01:17 AM #1Junior Member
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Hi guys, first time poster here
I want to get into straight razor but I'm kinda scare, any tips? And what brand make good stainless steel razor since I'm not a fan of carbon.
Edit: Sorry for not telling you guys my background. I'm a former sushi chef of 5 years and not new to sharpening , I can make an edge razor sharp but never sharpen a razor edge lol.Last edited by GreenWall; 03-28-2018 at 01:29 AM.
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03-28-2018, 01:23 AM #2Senior Member
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Welcome to the forum. There are a lot of nice stainless razors out there, all of the vintage no stain, Friodur, rust fre, inox are all pretty good. The Buy/Sell/Trade forum is a good spot to shop, if they are shave ready it is clearly stated, in fact it is rare when they are not shave ready.
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03-28-2018, 01:26 AM #3Junior Member
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I preferred a brand new one, what brand and model of stainless steel razor should I look into?
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03-28-2018, 01:28 AM #4Razor Vulture
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Welcome!
Rez speaks the truth. Look for vintage and quality name when going stainless.
Good grinds back then and still the best in good condition, IMO.Speedster likes this.
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03-28-2018, 01:31 AM #5Junior Member
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I want to avoid it for clean/sanitize reason and I wouldn't feel comfortable with a vintage edge if I ever accidentally nick myself.
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03-28-2018, 01:32 AM #6Senior Member
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Boker, Thiers Issard, and Dovo are current producers with an inox line. I have no idea about them other than they exist, as I am into vintage blades.
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03-28-2018, 01:42 AM #7Razor Vulture
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Cannot help you there. I'm not dead yet!
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03-28-2018, 01:46 AM #8Senior Member
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Welcome.
Nothing against "New" razors but I prefer the vintage ones. I personally would be more worried about a dirty Sushi knife than a vintage razor even if it was a stainless knife.
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03-28-2018, 01:58 AM #9Senior Member
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I'm in agreement with the mentors on this point; I own 2 stainless razors, and the vintage Henckels Friodur shaves circles around the 2012 custom. Hands down, a vintage stainless steel blade will most likely have noticeably better grind quality.
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03-28-2018, 02:05 AM #10Senior Member
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Welcome. New is good but expensive. A vintage in good condition is inexpensive compared to new. If disinfected there should be no worries. All my razors are 120-200 years old. Been straight shaving for about 30 years. I also refurbish and sell vintage which means I test shave each razor before disinfecting. Have shaved with over 300 different razors over the years. Never a problem or worry of one. My suggestion is a good refurbished or restored razor from the B-S-T forum.
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