Hello from Dallas

**LarryAndro** · 10-06-2010, 05:28 PM

I live in Arlington, Texas. If interested, I can help you.

**hasibb7** · 10-06-2010, 05:30 PM

I hope so, where do you think I'd find the razor that would give me the best bang for my buck? Generic websites, amazon, eBay? I am hearing more and more that dovo is the "gold standard" but even the cheapest ones are 70ish

**hasibb7** · 10-06-2010, 05:34 PM

Awesome, thanks Larry - I was debating between a shave ready razor and going with something else, but since it is possible to hone it here, do you think I'd be okay getting one that's not shave ready?

**LarryAndro** · 10-06-2010, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by hasibb7

I hope so, where do you think I'd find the razor that would give me the best bang for my buck? Generic websites, amazon, eBay? I am hearing more and more that dovo is the "gold standard" but even the cheapest ones are 70ish

You are best off buying here, from the classifieds on SRP. There are plenty of great deals "out there." But, there are plenty of gotchas too. Especially, when starting, especially when you don't know a good shaving edge from disaster, play it safe.

Even buying a new Dovo, if you don't get it from the right place, does not guarantee a shave ready edge.

**LarryAndro** · 10-06-2010, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by hasibb7

Awesome, thanks Larry - I was debating between a shave ready razor and going with something else, but since it is possible to hone it here, do you think I'd be okay getting one that's not shave ready?

I offered to help you, since we both live in the same area. If you buy a non-shave ready razor you can mail it to me, of course. Or, we can meet somewhere and I will hone it for you for free. A get-you-started push in the right direction. However you want to handle it, can in all likelihood be worked out.

**jockeys** · 10-06-2010, 05:51 PM

I'm in north dallas (near Plano) and can show you how to hone a razor and help you do it if need be.

also, I can take a look at the strop. sometimes it can be fixed.

**LarryAndro** · 10-06-2010, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by jockeys

I'm in north dallas (near Plano) and can show you how to hone a razor and help you do it if need be.

Jockeys closer to you. You should accept his offer, undoubtedly.

**hasibb7** · 10-06-2010, 06:02 PM

awesome - I definitely appreciate all the help

If y'all dont mind, could I get some opinions on a couple razors i'm trying to decide between?

Thiers-Issard 69 Frameback - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

Vintage Max Voos FLIC 5/8 Straight Razor SHAVE READY - eBay (item 200525917171 end time Oct-07-10 18:32:16 PDT)

Antique German straight Razor - Ornate Handle & Blade - eBay (item 160488882912 end time Nov-02-10 14:54:32 PDT)

D. Corrado Germany straight razor shave-ready HHT - eBay (item 290479928647 end time Oct-25-10 02:41:53 PDT)

Vintage RAMSAY Barber Supply, Germany Straight RAZOR - eBay (item 150487270982 end time Oct-29-10 19:39:43 PDT)

MADE IN GERMANY~SKAERS' SPEACIAL~ STRAIGHT RAZOR!! - eBay (item 130420838583 end time Oct-12-10 21:16:37 PDT)

any ideas/opinions ?

**ScottGoodman** · 10-06-2010, 06:07 PM

STAY AWAY FROM EBAY FOR A WHILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
STAY AWAY FROM EBAY FOR A WHILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
STAY AWAY FROM EBAY FOR A WHILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
STAY AWAY FROM EBAY FOR A WHILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
STAY AWAY FROM EBAY FOR A WHILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i THINK YOU GET THE PICTURE!

**hasibb7** · 10-06-2010, 06:10 PM

haha its crystal clear

how do you feel about the one off SRP that i posted, and are there an good ones in particular in the classifieds here (around 40-ish and under)

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