Thread: New razor time! If you had $200 what would you get?

Like the title says, I'm shopping around for a new razor, it'll be my second. My budget is $200. I currently have my eye on a 6/8 Revisor Gold... But if you had an extra $200 to spend on a razor, what would you buy!?
Can't wait to hear your responses and broaden my window shopping a bit more!
Cheers,
Matty

3 or 4 Dubl ducks for me.

My first, and only, razor is a Dubl Duck :-)

I'd buy a nice vintage razor in our classified section, this would leave me with enough money left over for a good strop, shave cream, alum bar & maybe a brush too.

Originally Posted by guthriemt

Like the title says, I'm shopping around for a new razor, it'll be my second. My budget is $200. I currently have my eye on a 6/8 Revisor Gold... But if you had an extra $200 to spend on a razor, what would you buy!?

1. "New" as in brand-new, recently manufactured, sold for the first time?
2. "New" is in NOS (New Old Stock)?
3. "New" as in "Hey, it might be "previously-owned", but it's new to me!"

Three different-colored horses, these. For my $200, I'd choose Door Number Three (with the proviso that it's been "vetted" here on SRP -- either by a member user, or a member vendor). More specific? I'd wait until I found a 6/8" (± 1/16"), wedge/near-wedge, with a French/oblique or barber's-notch tip and the original wood or mottled-horn scales... that someone else has already made "purty" and shave-ready.

All 3 doors are options as far as I'm concerned. I'd sure love to stumble upon an old Clauss USMC.

Originally Posted by guthriemt

All 3 doors are options as far as I'm concerned. I'd sure love to stumble upon an old Clauss USMC.

I'd counsel Patience... lots of patience. Don't let the money "burn a hole in your pocket". What was the line from that old beer commercial? "When it's right, you know it." And you will.

In the meantime, smooth shaving!

Originally Posted by guthriemt

All 3 doors are options as far as I'm concerned. I'd sure love to stumble upon an old Clauss USMC.

That is a very collectable razor. Probably cost you the $200 or maybe more if it was in real nice condition. If I was wanting one I would probably put a WTB in the classifieds and keep an eye on ebay. For a different razor I'd keep a lookout in the classifieds for the "right" one. Like JB said, you'll know it when you see it.

I'd get a couple razors. Probably a Duck and an Otto Deusche in mint condition.

Half of that amount got me this lot from the Bay (plus a Swaty barber's hone):



Albeit, at least 2 of those six will require major edge restoration but still...