Thread: Is it too soon for nice steel?

Well, I was all set to buy, and the sale ended at the place I was going to buy from (Doh!)

I guess I will use this as an opportunity to ponder the matter and hope a nice deal comes my way

Don't worry, unit. There's always another great razor out there for you!

And another and another, and then you wonder why you no longer have a house to store them in. That's alright though, because rent on the apartment is cheaper and it only really needs to be big enough for the shave den anyway... if only I could get SWMBO to agree.

...Do I detect some making excuses? Heck, just be patient, take a few more months to save up your money, and buy the Hart. You will be so glad that you did and you won't look back. Guaranteed!

Originally Posted by jbtusa

...Do I detect some making excuses? Heck, just be patient, take a few more months to save up your money, and buy the Hart. You will be so glad that you did and you won't look back. Guaranteed!

Not at all. I ordered one today

Unit, I read another thread like this 20 months ago. I remember it being 20 months, 'cause last month, my name came up on Robert William's waiting list for a custom. I got on his waiting list, 'cause someone asked if newer shavers would appreciate or benefit from the quality. I gulped (wallet screamed) when most all replied w/ a resounding 'YES'.

What you might consider is getting together w/ other members that would be willing to let you try their gear. In MO, you have some VERY talented guys. Try the gammut of sizes, grinds, etc. and invest in the one that pleases you most and you'll be happy a long time. Should your travels bring you near the Portland, OR metro area - hollar. Come over and try my stuff. The learning value is great, and you don't have to go broke buying and selling everything you think you'd like to try.

That is a great idea. I'll have to keep my ears open around here. I seem to have a knack for hobbies that no one around me plunges into as deeply as I do.

On the plus side, I usually manage to buy stuff that I don't later regret. Either through good study or dumb luck...

Take a ride down to Cape. You can handle a ton of razors old and new to get an idea of what's next........

You are now part of the Collective and will be assimilated!!

Have fun

Contrary to most suggestions, I'm a fan of the Feather Artist Club razors as a learning tool. The Feather coupled with the Proguard blade is a great way to learn. It's an enjoyable experience always having a sharp blade. Go from there to the Hart or a similar razor in your rotation.
Another good reason is that if you don't like straightened it easy to sell the Feather.

Thanks Lynn. I would like to get down there some time. I gotta slow down though. I have RAD in full bloom and cannot support this for very long

I'm sure I could learn a lot in a hurry talking to some of you guys in person though

Thanks!