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01-24-2008, 07:35 AM #1
This post is extremely useful information and should be the answer to the question concerning shave ready razors if and when we make the FAQ or Q and A section.
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01-24-2008, 08:26 AM #2
I also vote yes for the "shave ready?" answer. Seems pretty complete.
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01-24-2008, 10:38 PM #3
On the whole, looks good to me.
I do have some concerns about the list of people who supply shave ready razors... for example, Uthed hasn't even logged into SRP for several years, so his name should be removed. I also recommend we only have the list in one place so that it's easier to maintain. And, since the list constantly changes as people go in/out of the business of offering razors for sale, we might want to modify the original text to read something like:
Here is a list of members who are also listed in the above mentioned thread who offer new and/or used shave ready razors among other equipment. This list is by no means complete nor does it imply these sellers are preferred over other sellers. Check the Buy/Sell/Trade forums for additional vendors.
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01-24-2008, 10:46 PM #4
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01-24-2008, 10:47 PM #5
I'm not sure I agree with the description of Robert's razors.
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01-24-2008, 11:10 PM #6
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Thanked: 13245There is a lot of good info in these threads!!!!!
On the other hand there is also the possibility of creating another "Wonderedge" style price jump with this thread....
One should be very careful on the wording of the recommendations of what to buy...
There are my 2 pennies....
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01-24-2008, 11:33 PM #7
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Thanked: 131I have edited the original post. Red text is text that has been suggested to be put in and blue is text that has been recommended we remove.
Joe your suggestions have been seconded so I have applied them to the original post.
I havent applied this suggestion as yet Davis because you do not explain why you disagree with the description. Furthermore I think people need the opportunity to second your suggestion or disagree with it. So by all means back your suggestion up.
I havent checked if this is a sticky yet joe but could you make it one please? I tried to msg you earlier about it but was told your inbox is full and SRP wont let you take any more messages
Oh and one more thing- what happens when I can no longer edit my first post?
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01-25-2008, 12:46 AM #8
Yes, I was waiting for a "second' in the form of a comment because I'm uncertain myself.
Given the little that I know I would prefer Robert Williams to be described as "A Master craftsman that produces custom and semi-custom straight razors"
I know I'm treading on thin ice and will probably offend someone very important but I believe that if Bill Ellis can be described as a "Master Craftsman" that Robert Williams can and should be described with the same verbage.
In my perfect world (where everyone else does all the work I should add) a thread like this would have a link to show pictured examples of the artists/vendors razors.
That way you'd have some frame of reference on what a Bill Ellis razor was like and what a Robert Williams razor was like.
To be perfectly blunt, without seeming, well self rightous, I'm almost offended by the description of Robert Williams as selling "a selection of rare and hard to find razors".
Perhaps this description is a little old?Last edited by AFDavis11; 01-25-2008 at 12:54 AM.
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01-25-2008, 01:36 AM #9
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Thanked: 131Your point is noted Alan, many thanks for the explanation. FWIW I dont think you're offending anyone, simply stating your own opinion. I have never seen the work of either gentlemen so I cant say either way. Which leads me to my next point....
Personally I think this is an excellent idea and that we should encourage all the vendors listed in any FAQ to offer pictures demonstrating their work.
However, I risk leading this thread . I would ask please for Alan to put his idea to the root thread where this thread came from at
http://straightrazorpalace.com/fo...ad.php?t=15913
and leave this thread focused on the topic in hand. If you feel as Alan does that both gentlemen should be described similarly and can back it up with experience please make yourselves heard.
Many thanks,
SandyLast edited by sidneykidney; 01-25-2008 at 11:19 PM.
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01-25-2008, 01:36 AM #10
I'm going to agree with this... the description of Roberts work is dated.. he is truly a master craftsman. Yes at times he does produce beautifully restored works but from what i have seen in the last year is that he is now focused on the production of new artisan razors ... which explains his 3 month backlog of work
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