Thread: New guy wants a cut-throat razor.

Originally Posted by avatar1999

No one is trying to judge you, but when you say ebay is loaded with tarnished junk, it shows that you don't know as much as you think you do.

MOST of the "tarnished junk" that you see on ebay can EASILY be cleaned up, transformind it into a GREAT razor!

Just keep an eye on the classifieds, even go through ALL the pages, because there are some cheaper good razors on there that you could use as your first razor.

*EDIT* Case and point : Lowered - Dubl Duck Dwarf - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

Dubl Duck made good razors, and it's shave ready.

Try to find a usable blade on ebay at my original budget of $30 that isn't junk? Hell, make it $50. ebay is full of JUNK at MY budget.

Now, the link to the razor from the classifieds section here is a good razor, but I don't have the buy option button available.

Originally Posted by ATP

Knives are my normal blade of choice. I could shave my face with them.. it's just not as comfortable as a thin straight blade.

Also, if'n its been incorrectly stropped or tarnished any it's pretty much junk in my book.

Fair enough guy
if you do end up buying a straight or 2, please feel free to send me any that are incorrectly stropped or tarnished any, I would be happy to save you from having junk like that.

Welcome to SRP. I am sure you will find something within your budget here in the classifieds. I purchased my first "Shave ready" razor from a member here for around $45. Best of luck in your new endeavor.

Originally Posted by tat2Ralfy

Fair enough guy
if you do end up buying a straight or 2, please feel free to send me any that are incorrectly stropped or tarnished any, I would be happy to save you from having junk like that.

P.S. Feel free to send any "junk" razors my way if shipping cost to the UK are too expensive. Sorry to snake you like that, tat2Ralfy.

You will need a strop too… I firmly believe anyone wishing to start straight shaving should also purchase a strop… or your first shave may be your only good shave.


Welcome to SRP

Welcome to SRP. You will need strop, if you don't have one already. I guess, in a pinch, you could fabricate something for now if funds are tight. A leather belt could be used.
Also, I would save a few bucks here and there and try to get something worth while off the classifieds. For about 70 dollars, you can get a brand new Dovo off SRD, an it's shave ready, honed by Lynn, at least then, you'll know for sure, it's ready to go....
Rich

Originally Posted by ReardenSteel

P.S. Feel free to send any "junk" razors my way if shipping cost to the UK are too expensive. Sorry to snake you like that, tat2Ralfy.

Hahahaha (Fu@ker!!) Hahahaha

No worries I will happily pay the shipping, providing I can see pictures first.....

Also I have a few acquaintances around the globe that would be happy to receive a package for me, so its all cool
Hahaha

Welcome to SRP! There are many fine razors on EvilBay, with fine images with which to judge them by. I ALWAYS read the Sellers FEEDBACK to identify those who have solid INTEGRITY which usually identifies His ability to hone a razor to being 'Shave Ready".

I will be sending in my most fancy silver script in laid / Cracked Ice scaled straight razor w gold washed blade to the HoneMeister for a $20 high performance sharpening job! I paid $25 for the razor. Adding another $20 for honing, plus $10 for Priority Delivery. $65 is in my opinion a GREAT price to pay for a fancy razor of high quality. I am sure that You may find something for a bit less, like the "Tuckmar" I just bought for $9 and have a Pro sharpening done.

Going about my business this way makes sense be because the steel is high quality and the new edge will be much easier to maintain for quite a while. I just purchased a new Coticule hone with a 3" slurry stone for $85 and have a fine leather strop which will allow me to maintain a fine level of sharpness with which to shave with for the future. Good Luck!

Originally Posted by ATP

Try to find a usable blade on ebay at my original budget of $30 that isn't junk? Hell, make it $50. ebay is full of JUNK at MY budget.

Now, the link to the razor from the classifieds section here is a good razor, but I don't have the buy option button available.

That's why they have PM's...

Originally Posted by ATP

Try to find a usable blade on ebay at my original budget of $30 that isn't junk? Hell, make it $50. ebay is full of JUNK at MY budget.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...tml#post465577

$9.99 + shipping, 5 minutes with Roots Soft and 5 minutes on a pasted paddle strop... it shaves beautifully.