Thread: Help choosing razor

Guys, many thanks for all the wonderful advice.
I think I'm leaning towards #7, judging that majority of you seem to think that blade shape is more important then scales and honestly I think it is best blade in the bunch.
I can always replace scales on the cheap.

Originally Posted by xman

If it were me, I'd offer him $200 for the lot! I strongly suspect that all of those blades have merit and could be great shavers, especially the ones I list. Honestly, get as many as you can at that price and quality. You'll learn how to restore and establish a bevel and a shaving edge, sell the ones you don't want in your rotation and have a blast at it.

X

Unfortunately it's not from same store, it's from several different stores.

Originally Posted by dward

If this is your first straight razor may I make a few recommendations? Everyone here will give you their thoughts on those razors. But, I think you should aim for a shave ready razor first. All of those will require at least some sort of work. Peruse the classifieds for something like a 5/8 or 6/8 round point that is shave ready. Many of our members have started on a square point so you can learn from one of those. But a round point can be a little more forgiving in the beginning. Learn how to use a straight razor first before starting to tackle razor projects. Find out what type of razor fits your needs first, then get one. Other sources for your first razor are Kenrup (a member here), SRD or some of our other great vendors.

Thank you for great advice. Depending what I get from my wanted ad I will make final decision. I guess I'm so thrilled about turning old beat up razor into something shiny and great. Of course I have no idea if it will turn out the way I envision it, but something inside me wants to go that route, obviously not the easiest one. There's something about that challenge that I really like.

Originally Posted by Casey302

It's hard to beat a good Boker, but if I could only have one, I'd take the Henckels.

My thoughts exactly.

If you do not buy number 7 would you mind purchasing for me? If so PM me. Thanks

Originally Posted by xman

If it were me, I'd offer him $200 for the lot! I strongly suspect that all of those blades have merit and could be great shavers, especially the ones I list. Honestly, get as many as you can at that price and quality. You'll learn how to restore and establish a bevel and a shaving edge, sell the ones you don't want in your rotation and have a blast at it.

X

no joke... I'd have bought them out from under you if I knew where they were being sold... I know, pretty cold blooded

Originally Posted by paco

If you do not buy number 7 would you mind purchasing for me? If so PM me. Thanks

I will. No question.

Originally Posted by Del1r1um

no joke... I'd have bought them out from under you if I knew where they were being sold... I know, pretty cold blooded

You seriously think that they worth more then selling price once restored?

Originally Posted by iakov

You seriously think that they worth more then selling price once restored?

there is no doubt in my mind ... if restored well... no doubt

Originally Posted by Del1r1um

there is no doubt in my mind ... if restored well... no doubt

Well, this would be really interesting for me as I enjoy this sort of work. What sort of profit would you think I could expect say from Razor #1? Or #7 with new scales? I'm just trying to gauge if it's worth my time and effort to do more than just the one for myself.