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Sorry for my English.
I use google translator;)
I want to buy the first razor.
This is my first post and I want to greet everyone.
I do not want to pay much.
I do not know if I like it.
I have a question.
Is it carbon steel?
http://i52.tinypic.com/52hvte.jpg
It is a razor with ebay for $ 23.
I know it's cheap.
I do not expect anything good, but maybe at the beginning will be OK.
Welcome to SRP. As to the razor in question, i cannot give advise because i have never heard of the brand. You can go to the wiki and look at the razors to avoid list and that will help in your search for a good quality razor. I do not know how to link that page to this post but i am sure that someone will post here that knows how to do it.
You can also go to the classifieds here and search for a quality, shave ready razor.
:gl: in your straight razor experiences.
Ken
OK.
The brand is virtual;)
I do not know if you can.
If not sorry.
I've included a link to the auction:
Royal UK - SHAVING STRAIGHT CUT THROAT RAZOR - R - eBay (item 320588557296 end time Oct-10-10 09:05:29 PDT)
The only requirement at the beginning is a carbon steel:).
Give your $23 to a charity, it will be a better use of it. A new razor for that price including shipping might be good for buttering your bread.
I say no, don't buy that razor
Bob :gl:
Get a razor from the classifieds on this site, mate. I just had a look and there are a couple there for around $50. You'd be safer to do that than to risk and ebay find.
Which is your first language?
Mick
It's rubbish. Follow the advice given so far & do not waste your money on that.
You'll learn nothing about shaving & may even be put off the whole experience altogether.
Welcome to the site!
OK thank you.
Please a link to a razor for $ 50.
I live in Poland and use the google translator;)
Hello, Tomsky:
If I may suggest, since you are a newcomer to the straight razor, please stay off eBay. Buy your first razors from the Classified here or from any of the vendors listed at SRP. You may explore eBay later when you have more experienced with razors. The razor in the photo is a mystery, as I have never heard of the brand. Perhaps one of our razor experts will shed light on its origin.
Regards,
Obie
It is OK for $30 ?
http://i51.tinypic.com/2pop2yg.jpg
Yes, Clauss is a good razor....Does it come shave ready?
That's far more like you should be aiming for. Very good. Don't forget a strop.
My experience has shown me that most razors are carbon steel unless the seller specifically says that its stainless steel. If you want stainless (I love stainless) I would stick to Dovo Inox or the Double Duck both of which are stainless.
Wow I never knew the Google Translator could translate into such great English. I am going to have to use that more.
I say NO to this razor. Hope you did not buy it, that would be a waste of money. For a little more money you already have a nice razor in the classifieds.
Hello, Tomsky:
Clauss is a good name, and from the photo, that Clauss looks good. How good is it I don't know, because sometimes it is hard to tell from a photo.
If I were a newcomer and doing this, however, I still would buy a new starter Dovo or similar razor, shave ready, from one of the vendors here. I would be sure with what I am getting.
And, yes, as our good friend ben.mid points out, don't forget a strop.
Regards,
Obie
Thank you very much.
I do not know whether I'm ready for the razor. ;)
I would really like to try. :D
I read exactly the Wiki:)
I will remember about sharpening and strop :)
Dovo very good, but expensive;)
I want something to start with.
If you shave with a razor, not like me.
It will not be sorry.
However, I know.
How to buy it cheap.
I bad to shave.
And then be discouraged.
I am still looking for something good and not expensive. ;)
Again, sorry for my english;)
After reading many topics and opinions.
I made the purchase of a razor;) for the entire $ 13.
It is China's razor "GOLD DOLLAR 66".
This razor is the successor to "DOUBLE ARROW", which has a very good opinion and is recommended "to the beginning."
http://i56.tinypic.com/33wnqmd.jpg
I'm a big fan of Chinese watches (I have about 20;)) and are very good (these are not fakes).
And I hope that I will be happy with my razor. ;)
Now I'm looking for water stones.
I'm sorry to say that you would have been happier with that Clauss. They are excellent razors and that one appeared to be in phenomenal condition, and the price was excellent given its condition. The Gold Dollar, like the Double Arrow, often require work to make them usable. You probably will need to grind down the heel stabilizer and be careful with the blade on the scales. Many of them do not fully cover the blade, so the edge pokes out the underside of the scales. You will also need to have that one honed.
OK but price ended on 65 $.
I'm not ready for the old razor for that amount.
This razor for $ 13 is not the end of my purchases, I am sure.
Looking at local antiques markets.
If I take a razor to shave, I'm ready to buy this:
brzytwa Dovo 5/8 HEBAN INOX [415835] - 399.00*PLN : Razors : Maszynka Brzytwa Żyletka - akcesoria do golenia
This price is $ 133.
But not now, just take a look as if I can shave and if I'm going to like it.
My apologies. I did not realize that there was bidding. Somehow I had it in my head that it was a "buy it now." The Gold Monkey can be a serviceable razor, but you are going to have to spend more money to make it that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomsky
Everything OK.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
I did not write about it.
I already have a contact to someone who will do it to me.
I love this forum. There is a big culture.
And a big help. Thanks.