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02-10-2015, 05:48 AM #1Junior Member
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Hello from MB Canada
Hello from Canada everyone! I've been shaving with vintage DE razors for 10 months now. My favourite razor hands down is the 40's style Gilette super speed with a 7 o'clock black, GSB, or Polsilver blade. I have some techs and adjustables, but they just can't beat the SS for me. Somehow I decided I'd like to try a straight razor, must have been YouTube videos I guess. The logical choice for me is high quality vintage, I want a collectible that is capable of a top quality shave. Are there any brands that stand out?
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02-10-2015, 06:42 AM #2Senior Member
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Hello Stovepipe and welcome to SRP.
For me there are too many favorites to pick a brand that stands out.
It's like asking what is your favorite child.
However there are a few basics on which most SRP members will agree.
Like size, your first straight should be between 5/8 - 6/8's width for handling and maneuverability.
Tip should be rounded and not a sharp spike. (for obvious reasons)
Most importantly your new vintage razor needs to be "shave ready".
Might add should be of a respected brand, Dovo, Ralf Aust, Boker, Puma, Ern, Kropp, Bengal, and so on and on and on..........S.L.A.M.,.......SHAVE LIKE A MAN!!!
Not like a G.I.R.L. (Gentleman In Razor Limbo)
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02-10-2015, 08:32 AM #3Senior Member
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Welcome to SRP.
David,
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02-10-2015, 11:34 AM #4Senior Member
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Welcome to SRP. I think Raol pretty well covered it in his post. Check out the Library here Straight Razor Place Library - Straight Razor Place Library too.
BobLife is a terminal illness in the end
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02-10-2015, 04:11 PM #5Senior Member
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Welcome. There is no shortage of Canadians here. There is a lot to read and information on just about everything, and a friendly community.
It's not what you know, it's who you take fishing!
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02-10-2015, 06:12 PM #6Senior Member
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Hi and welcome. Far too many great vintage blades available. That's probably why I have so many as i want to try them all.
My wife calls me.........
Can you just use Ed
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02-10-2015, 11:49 PM #7Senior Member
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Welcome aboard
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02-10-2015, 11:52 PM #8Senior Member
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Hello, and welcome to SRP !!
We have no control of what other people do or say to us, but we have control to how we REACT !! GOD BLESS
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02-10-2015, 11:56 PM #9barba crescit caput nescit
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Welcome to the fun!
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02-12-2015, 03:29 AM #10Junior Member
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Welcome fellow Canuck!
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