Thread: RAZOR GIVEAWAY CONTEST

Hi Dave, first off thanks for putting up a great giveaway

I would like to win this razor not for myself but for my old roomate Jay. I started straight shaving a few months back with a starter kit from RupRazors andf now Jay's asking after me since he is fed up with buying Gillettes. I did win an ebay razor for him but I should have read the wiki first because it's a Master USA which is on the Avoid list! I'm a student so I don't have much dough to put out and Jay works in a compassionate care center but still doesn't bring in much extra scratch. I think it would be really cool to get him something he can really feel is a treat since he spends all his time making other people feel comfortable
As a bonus reason, we're both in Onatario too and I'm named Dave

First of all, thanks to Dave for having such a generous giveaway.

I would like to win this razor for several reasons. I had my first straight shave as a wee treat to myself when I was in Auckland (New Zealand) a month or so back. I've never felt so smooth after a shave, nor had one last so long before I needed another one. Imagine then my distress when I got back to my home town of Dunedin (at the other end of the country) to find that no barbers in the city do straight shaves, nor do any of them sell decent straight razors. The one place that I've found that sells new ones sells nasty plasticky things made in China, which even a rookie such as myself can tell are rubbish. Since then I've taken to lurking on TradeMe (a site similar to EBay), looking for a good razor to get for myself. However, the few times that a good one without nicks, bowing or rust has shown up, I've been outbid or haven't been able to afford it.

At this point I should probably mention why I can't afford it. I'm a poor University student, studying psychology and social work. What little spare time I have is spent volunteering my time for the local student's association running events or local field hockey association as an umpire. I've recently been appointed to a national age-group tournament, with the result that all my cash I can scrape together is going towards saving the $1000 dollars I need to attend this tournament, as well as paying off the huge debts (another $1000 and growing with interest) I piled up when I was sick over summer and unable to pay my rent or Visa. I only have about $160 a fortnight to spend on these debts, hockey savings, food to supplement the slop I'm served where I live, booze, and anything else I need to buy. As you can see, I'm broke, or very near to it.

Now here comes the meat of why I feel I'm most deserving: I live at the bottom of the world in a tiny country in a tiny city of only about 100 000 people, and noone I know uses a straight razor (more fool them). Despite my reading up on correct use and searching for the gear I need in local or national sites, I've had no joy in finding anything useful yet. Straight razors ordered off overseas websites are hugely expensive when I add in the shipping and exchange rates. While I can find a decent strop, brush, soap, dish and probably a hone locally, a razor isn't showing much promise.

Dave, I promise that if you should choose me to be the lucky winner that I shall cherish this gorgeous razor much better than if it was my firstborn, shall properly care for it, and shall send it away to be properly honed until I'm confident that I can hone it myself without destroying it. Furthermore, you will have my undying gratitude for being such a generous soul (and I'll sell you my kidney should you ever need one ).

Yours in anticipation,
Tom

Hello All,

Well, If I were to win this razor, I would stick it in a box and send it to my little brother. You see, the topic of straight razors came up a while back, and apparently we both read the forum here at SRP. That was somewhat surprising as I did not expect him to be into this kind of thing.

Anyways, after finding out that my brother had an interest in straight razors, I took a trip to a junk store and found this straight razor. It needed a lot of work, but I figured: What better gift could I give him for his birthday than a razor that I refurbished myself! So off i went with polishing and making new scales.

Here is the sad part. During the last steps of polishing, I noticed a hairline crack in the blade....I really should have looked closer before starting. I gave the razor to him anyway and he was ecstatic. I was happy that he was happy.

He has since bought himself a stop and from what I hear, shaves with his straight razor exclusively. He told me that it really hurts when a hair gets caught in the crack and pulls. Despite this pain (and potential danger!) he continues to shave with the razor (how is that for dedication!). As his big brother, and fellow straight razor shaver, I have to try and get my little brother a razor that is in good condition.

You could rest soundly knowing that the razor would be well cared for and respected, even cherished, in his hands.

Thanks for reading,

Keiji

I would like to win this razor because I don't have a shave ready razor and I really want to switch from my Merkur Progress. I want an ultimate in shaving experience.
I must confess that I did purchase 2 antique razors and even have a thread about it here. A Boker and Henckels. They both require lots of work and I went as far as building a work bench in my basement, purchased rotary tool, MAAS, bloodwood for scales and hones that I've yet to receive just for a purpose of restoring these two razors. It seems like a great hobby all be itself.
It will be a long time before I actually try shaving with straight razor and even then I wouldn't have anything to compare my honing job to.
That's why I'd like to win this razor.
Thank you.

Iakov.

I would like to win this razor to be 'ready' for shaving. Having purchased two project razors, it has become obvious that it will take time to accumulate several accessories, and the first two are to be shipped to list members for honing. This group has been so helpful with suggestions and searchable archives for beginners. Thank you all.

John

Please consider me officially entered!

I have no tale of woe and sorrow which makes me most deserving, nor would this be the first razor on my path to shaving nirvana. It would be, however, the first razor which would set me on my path to RAD.

Having raised a beard since my sophomore year in high school, when it was just a patchy thing, I loved and cared for my beard for years. It almost never left my side for nigh on three years. However, as most good things do, our companionship came to an abrupt end upon employment with the long arm of the law (Sheriff's department and campus police). And shame to end all shames, this brutal separation was done with a lowly Fusion! *Gasp*

I now feel a sense of freedom, as I move on to the next parts of my life without Beard. I have searched the world wide web over for ways to smooth the rough patches in my life. The great counsellors Soap, Brush and Blade have set me loose in the right direction, but I have fallen victim to the most common pitfall along this most treacherous of roads: RAD!

I beg of you, from one afflicted shaver to the next, to not ignore my plea for help. Can any victim of RAD properly consider themselves a true 'victim' with only one vintage razor to their name? I think not. This takes a collection of shiny sharp things, which your generous offer would set me well on my way to acheiving.

I shall name her Dolor Dulce, as parting with Beard is such sweet sorrow, and christen her with my own blood (sooner or later, most likely).

Thank you

papaface

I would just like to thank everyone who has entered so far! I have been checking regularly and reading what you have to say, and thank you for sharing.

I will be away this weekend, so I unfortunately won't have access to the internet until Sunday evening. Bit I will announce the winner Sunday evening (I'm not going to give an exact time). The razor is all ready to go, so I can mail it out Monday morning.

I did say the contest would go until tomorrow at midnight ( -5h GMT time), so anyone who still wishes to enter please feel free until then.

Just a reminder that I am offering to mail the razor to a honemeister if the winner chooses, so be prepared to let me know if you would like that option if you win! (The razor is still shave-ready by my standards, I shaved with it on Monday just to make sure. So you won't be getting a junker )

I am NOT entering, although I had planned to until I read some of the posts from other members who clearly need it more.

Best of luck to all of you, and I must say, a very generous offer.

Thank you for the offer.

Recently, I have been working on self-awareness and self-discipline in order to mature as a man. I am trying to give up bad habits and develop good ones. The art of wet shaving would be something very valuable to invest time in. I could really use this gift as a major element in better grooming and skin care.

While researching straight razors, I found this forum and have been reading posts and articles on the wiki. I feel like this is something I could learn and keep with me for life. It would be such a useful skill to have and pass on to family and friends. This razor would be a great start.

Like some of the other candidates, I am also a student, studying graphic arts. Using a straight razor is also another type of art. The same care must be taken when preparing the materials, executing the techniques, cleaning your tools, and storing your supplies. I would appreciate learning this traditional art form.

Although I am not from Canada, my name is also Dave. Thank you for your consideration. Congratulations to whoever wins this fine prize.

I have been wetshaving for about 1 year. Good collection of cream, soaps, and safety razors. Recently, I have really had a desire to start shaving with a Straight. So I purchased a cheap, supposedly shave ready blade, and it jumped all over the place and did not feel too sharp. So I know it may be another AD for me, but I would really love the chance to try a quality shave ready straight.

I also appreciated the chance, so if I am chosen, I can guarantee the razor will be PIF'd in the future. I would just use this opportunity to use a quality blade for a couple months, and if I catch the bug, I would pass it on to another newbie, and invest in my own quality blade. Thanks for the opportunity.

Jeremy