Was looking around a antique store today and saw this. I've been looking for a quality vintage razor. I'm still a newbie so I was looking for some advice on this one. They want 70 bucks for it, no case. Sorry for the poor photo.
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Was looking around a antique store today and saw this. I've been looking for a quality vintage razor. I'm still a newbie so I was looking for some advice on this one. They want 70 bucks for it, no case. Sorry for the poor photo.
Really hard to tell from the pic but it looks like a little 4/8. What is the edge like on it...that'll make a difference when it comes to having it honed. Price is in the hands of the buyer...we don't do valuations here on SRP...so you have to decide if it's worth it to you.
The edge looks undamaged but it was hard for me to see it and I couldn't find someone to let me look at it. Would the smaller size make it harder for me to start shaving with? Also I'm a correct in assuming that these are one of the better vintage blades?
Dubl Ducks are fine razors, you'll see a lot of praise for them around here. Wouldn't necessarily be any harder to start shaving with as long as it'll take a good edge then you'd be just fine :)
something else to consider is cell rot (rust caused by deterioration of the celluloid scales). If it is present you'd need to replace the scales.
It looks like it has rust so you need to see how deep it goes. The model will be on the side which would tell you how old it is. Either way it should be a good shaver if in good shape.
My rad says Buy them all lol
It looks to me like a StyleEdge.
Hey where is that? Looks like the array I saw in M'boro recently. That big one (or one like it) had the toe ground "off". But he didn't have the DD.
Oh and by the way, you should just buck up and buy them all, get a bigger discount that way. Then you can trade with your friends to get the ones you really want.
(just wait):p
:popcorn:
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OH and if you're starting with fully-experienced steel from a "non-shaving" seller, THEN BY ALL MEANS plan to send it off or find someone local* to hone/restore the edge for you. Not a knife guy either (exceptions to those "knife guys" that use SR's). Folks that shave with SR's are the only ones who begin to appreciate/comprehend the sharpness necessary for good shaving.
Or buy a pile of rocks and learn to do it yourself like many of us. Pain is an effective teacher.
or not, i still do a little of this :banghead:
*if you find someone local for honing, then you may discover lots more razors available to purchase, possibly a mentor for further learnings.
70 bux for a 4/8 that looks like it may have cell rot.look elsewhere.JMO
For $70 bucks, you have to consider if you could find the same or perhaps bigger/better Duck elsewhere. Ducks for $70 or less show up frequently on Ebay.
I'm in Laramie, WY, the scales look decent but I need to go back and get a better look. Buying them all is a good idea, if I can come up with the scratch I will probably do just that. No harm in having more than one razor.
For $70 I'd see if there's anyone one selling a shave ready razor on this forum. You'll be dealing with someone knowledgeable that you can use as a resource .