Thread: Case Brothers

I see a Case Brothers razor in the classifieds and I am wondering if this razor would be good for a starter? I tried to research Case Brothers, but the most I get is talk about the two fires that eventually made them go out of business. Are the razors themselves good? How about the one in the classifieds?

A little about me in case it makes any difference at all. I am 34 and have been shaving with Gillette cartridge razors pretty much my entire shaving life. I usually let me whiskers get longer than most, shaving twice a week. In doing this I always need to trim first with an electric trimmer. The reason I do not shave often is because I get razor bumps pretty bad, which I recently found out why. The hairs on my neck run in many different directions, they do not really follow any straight grain. I would like to get into straight shaving as I heard this could ease my pain of these razor bumps after perfecting the technique. I do not want to spend $100+ on a razor to get me started. If I end up liking the fell, which most say they do, then I will likely buy another, possibly better razor to switch out.

So, does this seem like a good deal to others out there? By me pointing this out does it mean it will not disappear out from under me? I hope not.

Michael

i dont know why this wouldnt be a good starter razro IMO. I am also pretty new to shaving and started with a new DOVO bet quality.

I doubt that anyone will buy the razor out from under you. The classifieds are cruised very often.

If you don't get it, I'll pick it up!
Seriously though I don't know why that wouldn't be perfect to start out with (or to keep forever).

Originally Posted by 79TA7455

I see a Case Brothers razor in the classifieds and I am wondering if this razor would be good for a starter? I tried to research Case Brothers, but the most I get is talk about the two fires that eventually made them go out of business. Are the razors themselves good? How about the one in the classifieds?

Yeah, sure. It's a nice looking, affordable razor. The 5/8" size is comfortable for most of us, and someone's muted the original spike point. Little Valley, NY is in Cattaraugus County, home to many razor manufacturers during the later-1800s through the mid-1900s. This razor is part of an American straight-razor heritage. At that price, sending it out for honing is also affordable, and it would be silly to not do so. There were, are, and will be other straight razors, besides a Dovo. Why not start with this one?

Smooth shaving!

Well the seller contacted me this morning and the razor is sold. Bummer. I thank you all for the replies. I will be looking for something similar in the real near future. I just cannot afford the $100+ razors right now.

TA - you're right that the lower cost blades are a bargain. All you give up is glitz and bragging rights. Its all about the steel and the edge. As I write, there's a 4/8 Shumate on the counter for a touch-up. I hate the 4/8 size. HATE IT. But this humble little blade just shaves like a house afire. There are lots of blades like it. For those on a humble budget, it seems like *who* does the restoration and honing is fairly important. $35 for a blade + $25 for honing (including shipping) = $60 blade that's ready to go. Perhaps you might have friends here that could help you search & confirm the reputation of a seller's edges.