Thread: Question on razor

Originally Posted by fccexpert

Frankly, I don't understand how Dovo and others can charge what they do for new razors.

Frankly, I don't understand how eBay sellers and others can charge what they do for Dubl Duck razors. Unlike Dovo razors, they are export quality...

You know, I have this flashy maisonette whose upstairs windows needed fixing. Do you know what a German master craftsman charges these days? A whopping 80.00 EUR = 118.064 USD per hour. I think this should answer your question.

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

Frankly, I don't understand how eBay sellers and others can charge what they do for Dubl Duck razors. Unlike Dovo razors, they are export quality...

You know, I have this flashy maisonette whose upstairs windows needed fixing. Do you know what a German master craftsman charges these days? A whopping 80.00 EUR = 118.064 USD per hour. I think this should answer your question.

Word!

I use a Dovo best quality and believe me when it comes to shaving it leaves nothing to be desired. Nothing.

It is really your choice, but probably most of the guys here will tell you to go vintage. I have a pretty sizable collection already, either here now or on the way, and the most I have spend on a razor is $25. Most of mine actually came in around the $10-$15 range. Factor in a $15 hone job, and you have a beautiful shave ready razor for under $30. It is hard to beat that kind of value for money.

There is a beautiful looking red point on the bay right now. I have one and I absolutely love it. Just stay away from bidding on anything swedish. They are sweet razors, but I am trying to get them all

Originally Posted by DPflaumer

It is really your choice, but probably most of the guys here will tell you to go vintage. I have a pretty sizable collection already, either here now or on the way, and the most I have spend on a razor is $25. Most of mine actually came in around the $10-$15 range. Factor in a $15 hone job, and you have a beautiful shave ready razor for under $30. It is hard to beat that kind of value for money.

There is a beautiful looking red point on the bay right now. I have one and I absolutely love it. Just stay away from bidding on anything swedish. They are sweet razors, but I am trying to get them all

+1 Your first, oh, 10 razors don't necessarily have to be beautiful. If they are, great. If not, no real loss. If you can pick up a variety of cheap razor purely to see how they shave, this would be a very valuable experience IME/IMHO. For instance when I now spend $100+ on a Friodur (after I get my Xmas money...) I'll know not to waste it on a popular 8/8 and go for the 5/8 that fits me better. Or, if a razor perfectly in my taste comes up, I'm willing to bid $40 to win it, rather than my standard $20, Or conversely, if a razor is about to go reasonably cheap but it's out of my tastes, I'll know not to bid at all and save my money.

Exactly the point I was trying to make Khaos! There are tons of razors available made of QUALITY steel at and under $15. I fully intend on picking up (several) beautiful razors when I have the money, but for now I am content to get a good shave.

And ditto on the size variety thing. I tried everything from 4/8 to 8/8 and grinds ranging from wedge to full hollow just to figure out what my face liked the most. It is, in my opinion, the most valuable test out there for a newbie.