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02-24-2015, 11:50 AM #1
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I guess I've read quite enough about techniques etc. to start trying it for myself. Only thing is choosing a proper razor.
Spending a max of $40 will probably be quite hard for me. The Dutch eBay never presents regular razors (all rather acknowledged brands that is) under $40 without raising my suspicion.
But I created a thread in the straight razor forum in which I will show some of the blades I found on the web. I think I'll be able to get dedicated info from there.
Thanks again
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02-24-2015, 01:36 PM #2
Welcome aboard and you will find the folks here will certainly help you along the journey.
German blade snob!
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02-24-2015, 01:51 PM #3
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Thanked: 4824Welcome. You may want to watch the classifieds and avoid under priced razors as many of them are simply razor shaped object and not of proper steel or hardness to hold an edge, some brands are plagued with geometry issues. You are best to stick with a known brand. The library has a list of razors to avoid, which is no means a complete list but a good place to start.
Brands of Straight Razors to Avoid - Straight Razor Place LibraryIt's not what you know, it's who you take fishing!
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02-24-2015, 02:06 PM #4
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Thanked: 0Thanks Rezdog. I always check whether the blade I find is of a quality brand / made by qualified manufacturer or anything (usually I find the information on this site).
At least I know to avoid Pakistani or Chinese razors and razors with no information on them at all! And from what I read, I think German ones are usually top nodge, right? French and Swedish are also respectable.
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02-24-2015, 02:13 PM #5
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Thanked: 4824In recent years there have been two really crappy German brands that I have encountered. Timor and the other one escapes me. There are so few current manufactures that it is a short list. As far as vintage goes most of them are very good. As far as the Sedish razor go I think there is only one brand that is current and they are not anything special as far as I remember. The French razor as far as I know are all very good current production. There are some very good values in the classifieds often and some of those are from Europe so they may be less expensive to ship.
It's not what you know, it's who you take fishing!
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02-24-2015, 02:55 PM #6
Welcome to the forum Lejob. Are you in Northern or Southern Holland? Revisor have a factory shop in Solingen which is probably only a few hours drive from you. Make a day of it. Take a drive down and choose your razor personally.
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02-24-2015, 05:03 PM #7
Welcome to TSN
David,
"Difficulties mastered are opportunities won" - Winston Churchill
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02-24-2015, 05:48 PM #8
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Thanked: 0That's quite a nice suggestion Wayne. Thanks I live on the coastline, but I'll be able to make a day out of it. Might be a really nice plan.
Might be a silly question, but is Revisor a manufacturer or a vendor? Do they sell NOS, antiques, new ones?Last edited by Lejob; 02-24-2015 at 05:53 PM.
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02-24-2015, 08:31 PM #9
Revisor make their own razors and stock other brand rarities. Take a look at their website. I've spent hours on it. There is a huge choice available. My good lady and I are planning a visit soon. We will fly to Düsseldorf and hire a car to visit Solingen. I just need to make sure I've got plenty of spare cash!
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02-25-2015, 12:03 AM #10
Hi & welcome to SRP. You will find a wealth of information on here just by clicking on the things at the top, especially the Library. You can also click on the sub topics below the top on the left side & fnd a lot of good information. Along with RezDog's link he sent you about razors to avoid, here's a link of good brands that you would want to own plus there are more that aren't listed:
Good Straight Razor Brands - Straight Razor Place Library
You can also ask questions on the forum in the appropriate place & if you accidentally post in the wrong area, a mod will move it to the right place. The information on here is endless & more is added everyday so just have a look around & learn all you can. Once you get a good straight razor, you will need to know how to strop a razor bcae you will need to strop you razor before & after each time you use it. You will need to learn how to strop & you can do so by clicking on the Library above or just go here:
Razor stropping - Straight Razor Place Library
It is very easy to cut a good strop with a razor so you will want to practice with an old wide leather belt & a butter knife or if you do get a strop, you can use a butter knife on it. It is very important to know how to strop. You will also need a shaving brush, soap & a mug or scuttle. Also here is a link to Lynn's youtube video's:
https://www.youtube.com/user/LynnSAbrams/videos
Ejoy the forum & ask questions. There are very many knowledgeable members here so you won't be alone. Also if you click on the large SRP logo on the top left of this page, it will take you to the main page which has links to information on different razors like in the straight razor database.
Good luck & enjoy the ride!Last edited by engine46; 02-25-2015 at 12:06 AM.