Entry level razor for a friend

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03-08-2010, 01:31 PM
bbshriver

Entry level razor for a friend

Hello all,

I have an "internet friend" that I met through fedora-lounge. Lives locally, but we haven't had the opportunity to meet yet. Through our talks he's expressed a lot of interest in straight shaving, and as he sent me (unrequested) an ascot and bow tie, I was thinking of trying to get him a decent razor as a starter. Not sure what I'd do about getting him a strop/brush etc, but thought the razor is the most tangible part of the whole outfit and might give him the bug to get the rest.

Anyway, I was wondering what the best bet is for a good shaving yet inexpensive razor... I got thinking about this with people talking about the Gold Dollar razors in the $13 range. I might watch Ebay. I'm not afraid to do the honing etc to get one in decent shaving condition, but want something worth the effort (i.e. not a Zeepk like my first one was!).

Alternatively, anyone here that has a spare sitting around they'd part with for cheap, let me know!
03-08-2010, 01:55 PM
Otto

Check the classifieds and post a WTB.

Also read the Wiki
03-08-2010, 02:12 PM
AnarchoPhil

Gold Dollar Razor and Filly Strop

Shave ready with a strop for $60.
03-08-2010, 02:20 PM
bbshriver

Done.

Thanks for the wiki, interesting information.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otto

Check the classifieds and post a WTB.

Also read the Wiki
03-08-2010, 02:38 PM
Kees

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnarchoPhil

Gold Dollar Razor and Filly Strop

Shave ready with a strop for $60.

Only Zeepks come cheaper but they are crap. If you hone the razor yourself you can try and get a discount from Rupert.
03-08-2010, 05:25 PM
bbshriver

My hope, in posting this, is that someone with a spare razor in need of some light work would offer it at a small cost, rather than buying a new-production something or other.
Though I hear Gold Dollars are available for <$20 on Ebay (haven't had a chance to check yet)
03-08-2010, 05:36 PM
gssixgun

The problem is BBS that to answer on the thread is against the rules hehehe....

Essentially you are creating a WTB ad right here, which isn't allowed...
Crazy but those are the rules my friend...

You need to Post a real WTB thread is the Classifieds, sorry brother but I gotta close this one...