Those are some inexpensive razors at Star Shaving. Are they actually considered to be good razors for the long haul?
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True, they are not shave ready. Neither are Dovo's. In fact from my observations, the Ebay vendor rspe7027 is the only non manufacturer who can claim to sell shave ready razors in Australia. I own 1 of the G & F razors from star shaving. They take a lot of work to get a good edge, but once there it's a nice shave, as to it's longevity, who knows. I've had one for a year a 6/8 bone handle, shaves great but took time and effort to get it right, but once right it stays that way. There are many who just say, 'chuck it' to these cheapies, but for a starter, a great opportunity to have a razor to hone, that isn't a $400 razor. patience for this one, but check out their strops.
Bobski
Star shaving sell the hand America crox paste pretty cheap too. A bottle of it will last forever
Bob, I apologize for cutting so much of your very informative post out. I just wanted to cut to the chase so to speak.
For years now, I've said that collecting, razors, hones, strops, soaps, bowls, scuttles etc is a HOBBY!
Using, and maintaining a straight razor is a WAY OF LIFE!! End of Story.
The G&F razors are on our 'razors to avoid' list for a good reason. Brands of Straight Razors to Avoid - Straight Razor Place Library
The average noob can't hone them & sending them out will result in a higher than normal fee to correct them, making the total price similar to a better made razor. It is a case of you get what you pay for. Of course if it's your goal to learn about poor razor geometry & teach yourself to make an edge from scratch, have at it.
Agree oz,
I only mention it as an opportunity for people who would want to learn honing, gives them an idea of what is ahead. If it was their 1st razor, the point is moot. But if nanna gives him a hundred year old ivory scaled beauty, I'd hate to see the poor fella butcher the thing....lol
As always, enjoy the banter,
Bob