Thread: A bit of research finding me still clueless

The first is going to end up costing you a lot more money in the long run. It is going to need to be sent out for honing. And depending on how bad the nicks are may need a major overhaul.

The gold dollar deals are normally not the best. I like the gold dollar blades unlike most here but they do require a lot of work to make shave ready and not great for a new shaver. They are better for people wanting a to learn how to restore/ modifying a razor. The strops that normal come in those typically are not very good.

The third option whippeddog.com is a good deal and well know site. The owner of the site is a member here. Many, including myself, start into straight shaving with his razor kits.

Originally Posted by Castel33

The third option whippeddog.com is a good deal and well know site. The owner of the site is a member here. Many, including myself, start into straight shaving with his razor kits.

Very big thanks, sir. I only have one more question, if anyone could give input.

•$25 - Straight razor with cosmetic, non-shaving flaws
•$38 - Straight razor
•$46 - Straight razor with cosmetic, non-shaving flaws and Poor Man strop kit
•$55 - Straight razor and Poor Man strop kit

The $55 deal is the most expensive, but the $46 deal offers much more..? And what do you think is covered with "Non-shaving flaws" and "cosmetic"?

Larry has some great deals, and is a great guy to deal w/, he will make sure you are happy if you email him and tell him what you are looking for. Stay away from the gold dollars, they are cheap steel w/ poor quality control standards and most have had to grind the shoulders down just to make it shave (note I didn't say shave well). Larry's cosmetic flaws usually are: patina on the blade, tang, or spine (some actually like the antique look it gives), scales may be scratched, scuffed, or faded, the razor may not closed perfectly centered in the scales. He doesn't restore the razors; he cleans, disinfects them, removes any active rust or gunk, hones and strops them, and sells them. You are basically getting something you would get on ebay to restore that's already shave ready, with no work on your part that's why his deals are so low priced.

Originally Posted by Castel33

The third option whippeddog.com is a good deal and well know site. The owner of the site is a member here. Many, including myself, start into straight shaving with his razor kits.

Very big thanks, sir. I only have one more question, if anyone could give input.

•$25 - Straight razor with cosmetic, non-shaving flaws
•$38 - Straight razor
•$46 - Straight razor with cosmetic, non-shaving flaws and Poor Man strop kit
•$55 - Straight razor and Poor Man strop kit

The $55 deal is the most expensive, but the $46 deal offers much more..? And what do you think is covered with "Non-shaving flaws" and "cosmetic"?