Printable View
I recently perchased this DD razor at a fleemarket, the blade is not rusted at all and is straight and not worn out in middle. Looks great and so far is the best shave I have attempted. Being as I am very new at this, I was wondering if this a good blade for beginners. I seem to have gotten the stropping down. What is the price range on one of these? I would say it is in Quite to Good condition
welcome to srp
sounds like you are a beginner "and so far is the best shave I have attempted",
i guess that would mean it is a good blade for beginners. congratulations! most struggle for some time to get there.
we don't do appraisals here, but since you asked nicely, the price range on these is from $0 to about $500.
Glad you found one that you like, I went through a couple before I found the type that I prefer, now the problem is I can't see one without buying it!
My first straight razor was a 5/8 Satinedge. Although not much of a looker, it is a fine razor that shaves very well. The only drawback for average beginners might be the extra hollow grind that DD is famous for; it really demands a light touch. In the end you learn with whatever you have, and since I did just fine learning with this particular model I really do not have a problem recommending it.
To start I had an Illinois 361 dual strop, some brushless shave cream from LUSH, Thayer's Witch Hazel for after and an early Double Duck Special I won off eBay for $15. (hate me) It came nearly shave ready and I managed to hone it the rest of the way. (hate me again) Tim AKA Oldblades rescaled it for me. (now you may despise me)
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...dspec1-001.jpg http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...dspec1-002.jpg
Pardon the razor porn. :D
Welcome to SRP
X
No, I would say that's a terrible beginner razor in fact send it to me at once so I can properly dispose of it ;) But seriously Dude, if you're lucky enough to 1. Score a Dubl Duck at the Flea Market and 2. Have a Dubl Duck as a first razor, I'd say you're doing well above alright. Were I you, I wouldn't dare curse the straight razor gods by selling off such a piece. I'd get the blade good and sharp and wollow forever in Dubl Duck luvin, but maybe that's just me.
did you just strop it shave with it and got the best shave of your life? Sounds like a great day. I can believe DD factory edges are good and you can get a shave with it. Congrats.
Wow, I still am struggling with shaving. But it does cut quite nicely. So a light touch is good with these. How about the angle? I am somewhere near a 45 degree angle, lol. Shaving my chin is hard to do. I am not, even considering selling it. I am just curious in its collectability and its value. I will try to post photo some time. So I also was wondering what years Solingen Dubl Duck was made?
Also I am not sure what I am getting, but my stepmom found me a straight. Its a Sheffield Straight Razor, but I havn't seen it yet. So i don't know the name.
Thanks again guys
Generally blade angle is recommended to be 30 degrees or less depending. The chin is probably everyones toughest area to shave. That and the hollows around the windpipe for me are the most difficult. Shallower angle works better for me on the knob of the chin.
Check out the SRP Wiki here . The beginner's guide, shaving tutorials and videos. A lot of good info there.
If the reverse tang of your duck says 'Pearlduck' is is probably '50s or '60s, if it says Bresduck it might be earlier. I think that is right anyway. Great find for a starter razor ...... or anytime for that matter. Welcome to SRP.