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02-12-2009, 09:22 PM #1what Dad calls me
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Try the classifieds and see if you cant buy a decent blade from a member in the UK, It will be ready to go and probably a lot cheaper than buying new, everyone here has a reputation to protect, not every internet vendor cares.
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02-12-2009, 09:25 PM #2Member
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Hello Stan, another Brummie here and by some strange coincidence I also collect old mechanical watches, amongst other stuff
Welcome aboard. Pm me your address, I have a crap razor you can practice honing on if you like, it will take a half decent shaving edge but it doesnt hold it for long, it came with another razor I got off the bay, Ive shaved with it and it looks ok but finish is not great.
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02-12-2009, 10:16 PM #3---
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You could buy from Dovo Razors , they do new Dovos or nice vintage blades. They also have a sharpening service if you buy a razor elsewhere.
For £31.20 all-in you can get a shave-ready Wapienica. They aren't everybody's idea of a beautiful razor, but they sure are a sturdy workhorse, and buying it shave-ready lets you know what to aim for with razors you end up honing yourself. Highly recommended if you can't find something you like in the classifieds here.
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02-13-2009, 12:23 AM #4Super Shaver
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Look in the classifieds here too. Great stuff there from time to time. Other than that, the guys are giving you the goods and you're off to a good start.
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02-13-2009, 05:27 PM #5Member
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nice one all thats great advice !! i've made my mind up .I am going to look around on here and get a good shave ready str8 and get a good dovo strop to start with.
i have come across straight razor design on the internet are they anything to do with this site and would i get a good razor from them??
thanks for the advice again everyone ill keep you all posted , hopefull not to long before i get my first str8!
nice to see a brummie on here jason , ill pm you now
p.s just had a look at a sliver Wapienica on invisable edge.com would this be a good starter?Last edited by stan0045; 02-13-2009 at 05:54 PM.
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02-16-2009, 07:22 AM #6Senior Member
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Straight Razor Design are run by Don and Lynn from the site here, yes and I'm sure you'd get an excellent razor from them.
A Wapienica from Invisibleedge would be a great first razor. Mine has a blade at least as good as any of my more expensive razors although the weight of the scales takes a little getting used to. It sounds as though you're on a good path.
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02-16-2009, 09:43 AM #7Member
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just ordered my first wapi and strop off Invisibleedge can't wait now
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