Thread: A few questions from a starter...

Originally Posted by Fudas

Well, I've been looking around, and there's not much selection from new razors. If you can suggest a superior razor, I'd love to take a look! I'm not married to the idea of a brand new razor, necessarily.

That is true, there are not that many new razors, but tere are still some new old stock ones. I'd consider the friodurs at shavingshop for example, a better choice. But if you want it to look really spiffy you should have somebody oufit it with a better set of scales, which will push you over $180. I guess if you like bocote, matt was selling a friodur for $190. Many people like a lot the bismarck and the rennaisance, but they are a shoulderless design.
As far as not new razors, if you're somewhat open to the idea you should be able to get a fantastic razor for the budget. If you like the Dovo look, I'd try to get a vintage one as they are much better. Other brands that I really like and are not terribly expensive are heljestrand, joseph rodgers etc.
I'm not partial to gold wash and the one from dovo in particular, but that's just a matter of taste. I prefer clean blades with ivory scales. If there'll be something on the blade, I'd rather have it be an engraving, not an etch - a whole lot classier looking imho.

Anyways, it's your razor and you should get what you like.

Yes the fridour is still available as well if you are interested. I just had it honed by lynn and it shaves nicely. I just really want that Chandler that Cuts is selling.

Have any pictures of this one?