Thread: Found a dubl duck

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.

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 .