Thread: A question on razors and shaving.

I agree in general with you Ivo, but if you take in your hands and shoot an 100 years old fine English side by side shotgun, then you will understand better my oppinion in straight razors.
Absolutely today we have better technical abilities to produce better razors but they are other factors (price, marketing etc that influence the final product)

Yannis

Originally Posted by pilothaz

For myself next time I goto the cottage, I want to goto the Flea Market and pick up this one Straight Razor I saw last year. It was from a WW2 army kit. Nice Army White scales, and I would just polish and hone that baby.. It was $10 iirc.

So, Pilo (can I call you that?)

Why would you think it still might be there? I can remember going to card shows (baseball), and seeing a really neat card at one of the booths. I didn't buy it, thinking, "I'll pick it up later", and moved on down the line. Moments later I though, hummm, "I'm gonna go get that card". I went back, and sure enough, it was gone!

I would be very surprized if it was still available; unless you have inside knowledge.

I've learned to feed my compulsions and get it then, because I know I'll regreat it later.

Cheers,

Steve

Originally Posted by zepplin

So, Pilo (can I call you that?)

Why would you think it still might be there? I can remember going to card shows (baseball), and seeing a really neat card at one of the booths. I didn't buy it, thinking, "I'll pick it up later", and moved on down the line. Moments later I though, hummm, "I'm gonna go get that card". I went back, and sure enough, it was gone!

I would be very surprized if it was still available; unless you have inside knowledge.

I've learned to feed my compulsions and get it then, because I know I'll regreat it later.

Cheers,

Steve

I just have a feeling it might be there. You can call me Pilot, lol as my last name is Hazlett. So that is where the name comes from Pilot Haz.

This is one of the reasons why I want to learn to use a straight razor. It seems to be an art form and personal discipline that hast been pushed a side for easier ways. Don't get me wrong. My M3 Turbo is fine and dandy, but I want more out of a shave. Since i have some soap and a brush already, I have been practicing getting the lather just right. I have noticed that my M3 is more comfortabel even with Van Der Hagen soap. The challenge will be the razor (once aquired). It seems to have become a personal goal, to be able to shave as my grandfather, and great granfather, and learn an often forgotten skill.

Once again, thank you for all your input. It helped me greatly.


"So long and thanks for all the fish."

I think you will enjoy shaving with a str8 Arthur , you have the right attitude . I hope you get the razor you want , soon . If you go the e-bay route , you can't go wrong with a seller called "altima55" . He usually has 5 or 6 vintage shave ready razors , every week . I have 2 razors I got from him , and they are impeccably clean and super sharp . BTW there's nothing wrong with Van Der Hagen soap , I think it's great soap . Although I am going to try some Mama Bear soap and see how I like it . Happy shaving . .....Dave

Originally Posted by pilothaz

I just have a feeling it might be there. You can call me Pilot, lol as my last name is Hazlett. So that is where the name comes from Pilot Haz.

Well, I really messed that one up, but I still like Pilo. LOL, LOL, LOL -

...and, I hope it's there!

Steve

Have you seen this one?

http://straightrazorpalace.com/showt...t=9%2F16+genco

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So many options. Now that I am looking to buy razor I an flooded with the chances and oportunities to buy either new, or antique at good prices. I have know idea which way to go. Do I get a new razor, and make it classic over time? Do I get a classic, and make it an antique over time?

I may go with one of altima55 it seems to fit the buget.

Originally Posted by Arthur Dent

So many options. Now that I am looking to buy razor I an flooded with the chances and oportunities to buy either new, or antique at good prices. I have know idea which way to go. Do I get a new razor, and make it classic over time? Do I get a classic, and make it an antique over time?

I may go with one of altima55 it seems to fit the buget.

Your first razor must be in very good condition (and for psychological reasons) so buy a new one dovo or Thiers Issard or a Antique NOS ( new old stock) , give this to a honemeister to hone it and welcome to straight razor shaving.

I would like to thank everyone for their help and insight. I have slept on it a few nights and have decided on a blade. I went with VintageBlades "Razor of the month special", a basic pre honed Classic Dovo. As some have sugested to start with a basic new blade and graduate to different styles, larger blades, or save my pennies for a nice vintage blade. I look forward to starting my new adventure in shaving.

Thank you for all your help. The decision would have been a lot harder had it not been for this group.


Arthur Dent
"So long and thanks for all the fish"