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  1. 01-31-2010, 07:01 PM #1
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    Greetings,

    I just became a member! I have never used a straight razor or been shaved by a barber with one, but I have decided to jump in head-first!

    I went to an antique shop yesterday and found a leather case from the back of a display. I opened the case and inside was an H. Boker & Co. razor with "King Cutter" on the blade. It did not look much used, only that the steel looked dull. I bought it for $25 and gave it a swipe with jewelers rouge and it shined beautifully. I think that it was good deal.

    However, I digress, there was another razor there that was seemed well constructed and in perfect condition. It has the name "Kavall" on it. It was only $38 but I have never heard of the brand (I had heard of Boker). Is that a good brand? It was not on the "good razor" list on the website.

    Thanks for the help!
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  2. 01-31-2010, 07:11 PM #2
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    Nice score on the Boker! I don't have any experience with the other one. Dive in, the water is fine. Be sure to spend plenty of time reading the wiki for information on techniques.

    PM coming...
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  3. 01-31-2010, 07:13 PM #3
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    Smile Welcome, EtypeJag

    We don't kick n00bs here, we just laugh when the cut themselves.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xman View Post
    We don't kick n00bs here, we just laugh when the cut themselves.

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    The deeper the cut, the louder the laugh
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    Welcome on board!
    We have all been new at one time or another.

    Read Lynn's post:
    http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...ead-first.html

    and the Wiki.

    Take it slow. Go for comfort and don't expect BBS for a while yet.

    Good luck.

    "Cheap Tools Is Misplaced Economy. Always buy the best and highest grade of razors, hones and strops. Then you are prepared to do the best work."
    - Napoleon LeBlanc, 1895
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    Quote Originally Posted by xman View Post
    We don't kick n00bs here, we just laugh when the cut themselves.

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    Welcome to SRP!
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    Grats on the Boker, and welcome.
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  8. 01-31-2010, 07:42 PM #8
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    welcome to SRP! You did fine with the Boker, I haven't heard of the other brand, but that doesn't mean it isn't a good one.
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  9. 01-31-2010, 07:13 PM #9
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    Welcome to SRP. I don't know that maker but if it is a Solingen made razor (sounds like it to me from the name) it is probably a good one. If you have a cell phone camera and posted a photo more would probably be revealed. Needless to say you should have that razor honed by a pro before you start to shave with it.
    Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.
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