Thread: First razor on a budget

Originally Posted by Bruno

That's a lot of money for a letter opener. Because in all honesty, it's not good for much else.
One can only hope that enough people show off their 'sight unseen' razors.
It might warn the others.

Can you fill a noob why you feel this way?

Makers marks ground off, Half frown half smile to the edge, and ground into the stabilizer.

Originally Posted by joepa150

Did you get the unseen for $41 or the unseen with blemishes for $28?

Also you must have some badass friends and family. Most of the people I know shave with disposable razors such as Mach 3s. They think I am nutz because I shave with a safety razor lol.

I ordered the $41 sight unseen. I considered the $28 one, but I knew my OCD would kick in and I'd go apeshit over the flaws, haha.

Yeah, those are the only three people I know in "real life" who shave with straight razors, though.

Originally Posted by Catrentshaving

Makers marks ground off, Half frown half smile to the edge, and ground into the stabilizer.

Again, you can always return your razor to Larry if you don't like it. I am going to see how I like mine when I get it. I know I am still very much a noob, but based off of what others have had to say about Whipped Dog, I still feel confident with my purchase.

Originally Posted by Chreees

Right, and I totally agree. But I could not find a SINGLE person who was unhappy with what they received from Larry. Plus, he'll let you trade if you get one you don't like. That's why I was comfortable with the purchase.

I don't know a thing about Larry, never bought from him, never seen any or his razors in person. So I wouldn't say anything good or bad about him. I am just saying this because I think it's worth considering.

As a forum, we do not allow any vendor bashing, which means that you will be hard pressed to find any negative posts about any vendor anywhere on this forum. Even if that weren't the case, it has been my experience that most SRP members are not the type to air their dirty laundry in public. Those who try to are usually here for that purpose alone and rarely last much longer.

There is a saying that the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, and that is what this post boils down to.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

I don't know a thing about Larry, never bought from him, never seen any or his razors in person. So I wouldn't say anything good or bad about him. I am just saying this because I think it's worth considering.

As a forum, we do not allow any vendor bashing, which means that you will be hard pressed to find any negative posts about any vendor anywhere on this forum. Even if that weren't the case, it has been my experience that most SRP members are not the type to air their dirty laundry in public. Those who try to are usually here for that purpose alone and rarely last much longer.

There is a saying that the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, and that is what this post boils down to.

Good point. I guess I should hold any further comments for until I actually receive my order. I'll be sure to post a review of it, and let that speak for itself.

I was about to move forward with a Black 5/8 best quality Dovo or a White one. SRD is out of stock
I know other places may have this razor but SRD offers a 2nd free honing which I like. They still have blonde but I don't think I like yellow.

Does SRD restock frequently?

Joepa,

Check your PM.

There are some nice razors in the $50-$60 range in the Classifieds, check them out, they are good beginner razors. I just saw them.
Whipped Dog sight unseen are good shavers, good for beginners also.
If willing to spend a few more dollars I would suggest a Dovo Best Quality razor. I bought it as my first razor from Straight Razor Designs, comes shave ready and you get a certificate for a free second honing.

Its unfortunate that you got that razor. I would send it back for sure. I have not had that experience at all. Email Larry and he will make it right. Here are some that I got from here FWIW. The Fredrick Reynolds is one of my top 3 razors and my first experience with Sheffield steel. I love it. The scales are warped on it and you can see the blemish. Also I find that he tends to sharpen to the tip of the square point but that doesn't bother me. No frowns or rust of any kind. A little shoulder wear but not enough to hurt. For a newbie who wanted vintage but didn't have the knowledge of what to look for on ebay with no honing experience it made sense to me.