Thread: An ebay razor ( no not a Gold Dollar) review.

so i am an ebay addict and for about 8 months a staright razor user with a mild case of RAD and like any junkie i must find a fix for my problem. now this would not be a problem if i was loaded or had plenty of dispossable income so i have to find a substitute. this led me to buy a razor on ebay called the "gladiator's blade" and at $60 plus shipping and handling i decide it wasn't that big of a gamble. today i received the blade and here it is my review.

Seems as though you didn't think much of it.

Regards - Walt

A man of few words.

Sorry I had to stop, but here I continue. Now let's look at the geometry of the blade
It is advertised as a 7/8 but it comes at about 15/16 (24.6) which is a nice surprise to me. The cutting edge is a bit less than 2 3/4" or 6.6mm should make it really maneuverable.
The total length of the blade is less than 6" (15cm)
The spine is under 1/5 or just under 5mm ( now this might be a problem.) Here are some pictures

Now here are the cons or what I perceive to be negative
1 the razor has a thin spine for the size of the blade which makes its bevel wide and looks kind of funky. On top of that the bevel is a little uneven.
2 the finish of the blade leaves something to be desired. It is polish almost mirror smooth but grinding marks still present. The lettering could have been done better.
3 the scales are too sharp; rounded edges could improve the feel and a heavier material could be nice.
(more to come in about 5 hours probably a video)

Only one question, with those flaws how does it shave?

Bob

Now that is what I am about to find out in a few hours. The new member eltiodeleukelele I believe that is his name has a video shaving with one of them. Search YouTube for el barbiere di xeres. Until 10pm Pacific you will find actual review.

You might be surprised, uneven funky looking bevels can shave. Good luck.

Bob

Before the shave here is what I like
Price $60
Looks and size: the slight hump on the spine which reminds me a little bit to one of my favorite looks on razors some harmonica and ator razors. The file work on the back although rustic looks the part.

What brand is this? Is the tang marked?