Thread: Hello, New Member

Originally Posted by GrayWolf

Yes, I've looked quite a lot in the classifieds. Although, I'm not sure if they are worth what the asking price is. To be honest, I wouldn't know the historical significance between two that were of equal price. I don't need a collectors piece, just a few that I really like.

It's a little difficult to explain, but I find that the aesthetics of the new razors that are for sale really lack character. I like the curved lines of the older styles. The plain face of the razor, I don't need anything gold laced.

I seem drawn to the utilitarian looking razors over the fancy gold labelled ones. I've found that the Wade and Butcher razors are particularly nice (but expensive), I also like the Boker styles. I like the square points over a round point, a 6/8 over a 5/8. Things like that, seem to me, anyway to be more of value than a fancy gold logo on the side of the blade. I know it may seem vain to buy a razor for the aesthetics, but I can't bring myself to spend a lot on a razor that I don't really like the looks of.

Dilemas!

Not vain at all...different strokes for different folks. You have to get one that appeals to you...it makes it all the more pleasurable experience.

Buying razors simply because you like the look is one of the biggest perks of using a straight razor.

The value of most razors sold here is pretty good, from what I've seen.

Two thoughts come to mind. One is to contact the individual who built the razor you posted and simply ask him to make you one. You'll pay a premium for it, but I would strongly prefer you buy a few razors that you really like over a conglomeration of stuff you don't like. That brings me to my next point.

You can buy a bunch of razors off Ebay, after you learn how to spot good ones, and then send one with the best looking blade to someone to replicate the scale in question.

If you buy 10 razors off Ebay, with some study on how to buy razors from our site, chances are 70-80% of what you buy will be pretty decent.

I was thinking just that. Buy a few inexpensive razors and see what I get. May go bust or may get lucky. I will have to post the links into the e-bay forum and see what others think.

Do you know roughly what a polishing and honing would run?

Also, approximately how much for scales, and pins?