New member in Canada

Hi everyone!

Another new member here, from Canada.

I only caught the straight razor bug a few weeks ago when I read someone's forum post about razors on another site. SInce then I've been reading and watching a lot of videos.

Haven't bought a razor yet, but just last night I found what looks like a good deal on a used razor. I wonder if you cna tell me if it's a good deal, or if I should keep looking.

Here's what's advertised:

Dovo Solingen "Best Quality" 5/8 Straight Razor + Dorko strop $130

I e-mailed the guy, and asked about the condition, age, etc. He said it's in great shape, not too old, he had it professionally honed, and its been treated with mineral oils after each use. Said he's selling it because he uses another razor more often.

Think it's a decent deal for a newb?

Thanks in advance!

:)

Not a bad price, but buyer beware when it comes to the term "shave ready". You can get the same package @ Straight Razor Designs for a couple of hundred, BUT, it comes guaranteed sharp and with a certificate for a free rehoning. Welcome to SRP.

Welcome to the forum!

Hi and welcome. Sounds like a decent deal but without seeing it hard to say for sure.

Hi Svengali, and welcome to SRP! Congrats on (almost) taking the plunge. :)

As has been said, it's really impossible to judge a razor without pics, and even then it can be tricky. To complicate matters, valuations aren't allowed on SRP, so you probably won't have anyone tell you that yes, it is worth $X.00.

That having been said, if you can post pics, we might be able to advise as to whether there are any obvious flaws that should be a deal-breaker.

Whereabouts are you located? There may be someone local who can help you out first-hand.

Good luck!

EDIT: just to give you some context, check out this set from Classic Edge. BTW Classic Edge is one of the vendors that you can trust will get your blade truly shave-ready. Dovo Straight Razor Starter Set!

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Originally Posted by Cangooner

Whereabouts are you located? There may be someone local who can help you out first-hand.

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Actually I'm in Ottawa too, and you can probably still see the ad I'm talking about up on Ottawa Kijiji. The photos posted aren;t great. Real grainy camera phone pics it looks like. Although I'm leaning away from it now. I think buying new is a better option for me.

Welcome, enjoy your journey. :tu

Always great to have someone else in Ottawa join us :)

Welcome aboard :chapeau

Cangooner pointed out a great link for you,
one advantage to that is you are getting items of known quality so it lessens the variables as you start out.
But there is definitely more than one way to skin a cat.

Enjoy

Welcome to the forum!

Cheers.

Welcome to SRP.

I would go so far as to suggest that your best odds of obtaining a good quality, reasonably priced shave ready razor is to purchase thru a forum member.

Hi and welcome. I have only bought secondhand razors, the ones not from eBay were mostly good. But if you prefer new then go that way, I don't think you will find a convincing argument for or against either route, just ensure that you buy something of reputable quality if you are going the new route. With vintage razors there are a lot of "no name" examples that are very good shavers.

Hi Svengali,

I am also new to the forum and from Ottawa.

Saw that add also and found that this is somewhat expensive for a used Dovo.

Strops can be pricy, but there are alternatives.

I went at a local leather shop, on Heron Rd, off Bank Street and purchased a scrap piece of leather for 13$. They were helpful and cut a couple of straight pieces for me and I'll be gluing them on a paddle. Nothing like a paddle to learn stropping they say.

Many DIY posts on the forum/web and clips on youtube.

Hope this helps