Thread: I think I bought a bad razor...

+100 on the SRP classifieds here! I've only gotten two razors in a few months from them, but both were super deals on sweet, shave-ready razors. Nearly everyday I see incredible deals on our classifieds, including all those beautiful, underpriced Sheffields Brando posted that got snatched up in less than a day. I'd have loved one of those for my first Sheffield!

What seems to happen is that guys with hundreds of beautiful razors sell off a few at great prices just to get some cash flow for a new purchase, which is great for the rest of us building our rotations. Happy Hunting!

I went the shavette route for a couple of months until I saved up for my first straight razor and things went just fine. They make good travel razors too. What has been said before is true regarding how they are harsher than a straight razor. Also, beware not all blades made for shavettes cut the same... I found that out the hard way with the Walgreen's brand double edge disposable razors blades that fit my shavette... Good Luck

Ivan

Originally Posted by deighaingeal

At the stage you are at and the knowledge you currently retain it is generally cheaper to shop the classifieds here than most other places IMO. As you gain knowledge this might change. Also many forum members have websites with "beginner" razors. Look for posts by gssixgun or holli4pirating in the vendors section I know that they both have some great beginners razors right now and they are both great guys and neither will steer you wrong.

-G

There are lots of great options out there, but these things said above mirror my experience. Good deals to be found on the classifieds, and the guys here are tops for sure.