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  1. 08-31-2006, 08:45 AM #1
    seaweed167
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    hi i am new to straight shaving and dont know about the diferent blades
    i looked on ebay and liked some of the older blades but dont know if they would work
    here is one i liked
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
    but maybe i should just buy a new one
    i bought a brush and shaving soap form this lady a year ago and the soap will last me a lifetime i think'here is her link
    http://sweetlifefarm.com/
    just becuase i fell for her soap but i am still using a bic so i want to start using a straight razor any suggestions will help
    also if there is any help with travel tips i would love it
    thanks
    robert
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  2. 08-31-2006, 03:14 PM #2
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    Robert,
    There are some beautiful razors available on e-bay, however, most will require substantial restoration before they are ready to shave. The Wonderedge you are looking at will likely sell in the neighborhood of $200 if recent experience is any indication...after that it will still need to be honed before it is shave ready.

    As far a purchasing new...most of these require honing prior to use as well. My suggestion is to start with a shave ready razor from one of the members here on SRP, check out the buy/sell/trade forum. If one of the members here says it's shave ready, it almost assuredly is (otherwise they'd receive a load of grief that they'd never live down ).

    Anyway, good luck and keep posting questions. We're here to help.

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    Robert,

    Welcome to the forum.

    I agree with ForestryProf on buying a razor from ebay.
    Do check out this razor from the Buy/Sell/Trade
    http://straightrazorpalace.com/compo...per/Itemid,33/


    Or checkout the web site of this guy...
    http://www.shop.writerferret.com/ This is forum member Joe Chandler.


    Terry
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  4. 08-31-2006, 07:51 PM #4
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    Default well the link didt work for itemid33

    and cant find
    and wonder what size would be best
    5/8 7/8 ect
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    Quote Originally Posted by seaweed167
    and cant find
    and wonder what size would be best
    5/8 7/8 ect
    thanks
    robert
    On the one you couldn't find, go to Buy/Sell/Trade
    Look for Red Robin 5/8 for sale.

    As far as what size? I would say for your first razor
    either a 5/8 or 6/8.


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  6. 08-31-2006, 11:22 PM #6
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    I agree with Terry 5/8 or 6/8 is a good size to start with.
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