need a answer asap i am with a seller which razor should i get?

Attachment 144438Attachment 144439Attachment 144440Looking to get either a john engstrom thiers style razor with horn scales, or a garland improved eagle with eagle design on the blade and plastic black scales both are in awesome shape and i was offered both for 60 or one for 30 which i cant afford 60. im lucky to have 30 i got a rebate from the bank today. What razor has more value now, and when restored and what would give a better shave and be more sought after need answer asap. i have a similar thiers issard to the john engstrom on the way but it may not be restorable its questionable so both the engstrom and garland improved eagle are tempting i cant decide opinions?-john

Without pics, nothing can be said IMO

both are just dull no pitting no rust. there in good shape trust me

lol i require a answer please and thank you all the shave gods are not currently responding lol

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Originally Posted by 2010johnjef

lol i require a answer please and thank you all the shave gods are not currently responding lol

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Your demanding an answere,how can anyone give one without seeing the razors.

pics up sorry not great pics and at top. opinions?

Both look salvageable

which one do u think would be a better shaver and has the best value?

Slow down,the razors will be around for awhile, others will come around with all sorts of recomendations.

so wait for another reply? lol

Flip a coin. They are both good razors. Price does not matter if your going to use 1. If your looking to get rich foget it :<0).

Which 1 looks the best to you? THAT is all that matters at this point.

The one with the etch is going to be harder to make shine and save the etch.

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lol i require a answer please and thank you all the shave gods are not currently responding lol

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First and foremost Everything about this Art involves PATIENCE!!! If you don’t have patience then this art isn’t for you!

My standard counsel to those that are new is to stay the hell away from FleaBay for at least 6-8 months and perhaps a year. This allows them to be better educated about what to look for and what to avoid!!

Pixel gave you good counsel! Pictures tell a lot about razors so that others can offer their ‘opinions’! And they are just that ‘opinions’!

Now onto value: ‘Value’ is in the eyes of the beholder! One man’s ‘pride and joy’ may be another man’s ‘piece of crap’!!

Some of the guys really love large heavy Sheffield’s, other don’t like them at all! I have a 6/8 near full wedge made in Sheffield that was my great grandfather’s and I like the shave, but it’s not my favorite shaver! I do use it and it does a good job, it’s just not one of the razors I ‘prefer’!:shrug:



Sanfte Rasur, mein Klingenbruder!

(Smooth Shaving My Brother In Blades)

i would think the john engstrom would give better shaves and the company is more sought after i believe? also its older correct i like old vintage razors the older the better. i like the history

pictures are at the top

The Improved Eagle is liked by many that have them,
if I had to choose just one I would get the John Engstrom Frame back but that is me.
If you have not tried a frame back even more reasons :)
The rest of your questions cannot be answered on the open forum and would only be speculation IMO.

such a hard decision gonna wait on one more to chime in lol

Perhaps you should just speculate, buy the one you like, then put it up for sale and see what happens.

im keeping it to shave with actually. im a barber student and use them on myself and family+friends. wish i could any client but the state law is dumb.... shavettes only lol

Properly honed, they both will serve you well.

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im keeping it to shave with actually. im a barber student and use them on myself and family+friends. wish i could any client but the state law is dumb.... shavettes only lol

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Then why do you say you are a seller in the thread title, and why do you care which is the most valuable. Surely the better razor should be what you get, not the one with the most monetary value.

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Then why do you say you are a seller in the thread title, and why do you care which is the most valuable. Surely the better razor should be what you get, not the one with the most monetary value.

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I think he is with the seller,not the seller

bought the john engstrom will post in a few days when i have time to restore thanks guys.

ya im with the seller. and they are both in about the same shape so i was asking what is the better razor so i can buy that one since im going to use it lol. bought the john engstrom so i hope it is.

Heads.....you win :<0)

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I think he is with the seller,not the seller

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Yes you are quite right, my apologies 2010johnjef. I recently acquired a Swedish frameback from a member here, it is my favourite razor (of the 3 I own).
I misunderstood, I thought that you had been offered both the razors, and wanted to know which one to get with a view to on-selling.

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bought the john engstrom will post in a few days when i have time to restore thanks guys.

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John??? It's Johan, surely...

Regards,
Neil

Oh shoot just checked and you are correct sir lol

If you don't already have one, I suggest you get an illuminated jewelers loupe. Use it to look at the blade. Old razors like the ones you're checking out may look good but often have very nasty edges. They require a fair amount of work to get shave ready. The loupe is cheap too, $6 at best.