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09-14-2008, 04:15 AM #1
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Thanked: 0Well, ****.
I could go ahead and back out of the sale. I think it said something about that somewhere.
I've asked what brand you would suggest, though, and no one said anything.
I've been at work all weekend, and have only been able to get online to make a few posts, so no. I did not read the stickies like I usually do when I join a site.
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09-14-2008, 04:29 AM #2
Yeah, as I said, you won't be the first or the last person to make this mistake. As far as brands go I can list over 100 and not come even close to an extensive list of good brands, but a brand name is not a guarantee that the razor is worth while.
Hence the recommendation to get a razor that is already honed and tested by somebody with experience and the classifieds here is pretty much the only place where you can reliably find such razors at the cheapest prices.
I could've recommend you a Double Arrow ($10) or Wapienica ($20) which are new, but the reports are that often they have functional problems (warping) so buying one and sending it out for honing is still a gamble.
I just looked at their return policy - after paying their shipping charges and your return shipping you'll probably recover $2-$3, not sure if it's worth. I can't suggest not paying for the razor either - I believe everybody should follow through to what they commit to. You can most certainly email the seller and see if you can work out anything.Last edited by gugi; 09-14-2008 at 08:16 AM. Reason: typo
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09-14-2008, 05:29 AM #3
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Thanked: 0What actually makes it a bad razor?
The metal is nice, so why can't it be sharpened and be just as good as another razor?
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09-14-2008, 06:22 AM #4
Actually, the metal isn't "nice". It's not forged metal usually - it's something that has been stamped out. Which is to say that it doesn't have the chemical makeup and/or it wasn't hardened properly to be able to take a "shave ready" edge or just as importantly, hold that "shave ready" edge.
It's quite plainly bad for use as a razor - or for that matter, a cutting implement of any kind.
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09-14-2008, 02:16 PM #5
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Thanked: 0How can I tell if it's forged metal, then?
Why didn't I get those recommendations earlier? I believe I said I do not have much money, and I would like something nice. I would have happily looked through them.
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09-14-2008, 06:56 PM #6
nooooo, the classifieds, not ebay!
You said you couldn't afford much but wanted something of high quality, and that's why I mentioned The Classifieds. Maybe Rob can help you out! He is a helpful fellow
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09-14-2008, 09:24 PM #7
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09-15-2008, 01:40 AM #8
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Thanked: 0Unfortunately, I didn't have time to read them. I wasn't planning
on looking for one next week, and I bought without thinking. I rarely
do it,, but I guess everyone does it in some point.
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09-14-2008, 04:56 PM #9
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Thanked: 124+1 for the Famous Double Arrow sold by Stamps on Ebay. The handles are absolute cheap garbage & the factory hone job is worse than useless, but for $13 it's a very nice quality blade & a good little shaver. You can live with the cheap scales if you're only interested in the utility, and if you pay a guru $20 to hone it up for you, you've still only paid $33. I re-scaled mine in oak & it is my dedicated head-shaver. It does a superb job.
PS I think Kenrup also supplies Double Arrow kits if memory serves. Just get the kit, it will come shave-ready & simplify your life.
PPS I've never owned a Wapi but I hear good things about them.
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09-14-2008, 06:02 PM #10
dkirkc...
I sent you a PM. I see you are in Atlanta and I could possibly help you out.
-Rob