Thread: Gold Dollar razors

Originally Posted by Christel

With respect, is this last point in any way empirical and/or from personal experience?

At no point have I advocated a Gold Dollar razor to a beginner, where did you get this from? I simply said that they aren't necessarily to be avoided - I feel that I quantified this by giving the reason of their very cheap price, as well as adding the caveat that they often come with problems. Are they not very cheap and often affected by manufacturing inconsistencies? I feel I gave both aspects a fair portrayal in my post.

Whoh!! I never said anything about noobs in response to your post lol!! Matter a fact I said you had a point with respect to cost lol!!

As for empirical evidence... Dude!! I don't know of any scientific body taking on the issue of a smooth shave Via a straight lol! Seriously! If there was... Gillette bought the findings bahahaha!!!

Originally Posted by earcutter

Whoh!! I never said anything about noobs in response to your post lol!! Matter a fact I said you had a point with respect to cost lol!!

As for empirical evidence... Dude!! I don't know of any scientific body taking on the issue of a smooth shave Via a straight lol! Seriously! If there was... Gillette bought the findings bahahaha!!!

Dude, yes you did!

"But that's the thing!! How many new guys would even know what to fix?? Sure you can get an OK shave after fixing... But if you've never had a good straight or honed, how would you know what you are missing or what to fix?"

You definitely did buddy!

Ok, we'll drop the empirical part, it was silly on my behalf. Do you have personal experience of them? I'm not calling you out but you kinda made a strong statement and I wondered whether this was based upon your own experience or hearsay. Please don't feel I'm attacking you, I'm really not.

You know, As you speak to Silverloaf in that manner, you know not of his extensive experience.
You have simply started another gold dollar thread. There are many. They are all the same.
This does not contribute to the forum. If your goal is to clog our pages about Gold Dollars, do a favor. Just chime in on one of the other many threads instead of starting your own dead end thread. JMHO

Originally Posted by sharptonn

You know, As you speak to Silverloaf in that manner, you know not of his extensive experience.
You have simply started another gold dollar thread. There are many. They are all the same.
This does not contribute to the forum. If your goal is to clog our pages about Gold Dollars, do a favor. Just chime in on one of the other many threads instead of starting your own dead end thread. JMHO

You are right, I don't - that's why I asked him what his experience of them was. I don't feel my manner was rude and I'm sorry if it was - it wasn't my intention.

This isn't my thread and nor had I any nefarious intentions - I apologise if this has been the result.

Damnit, I sense I may have neglected the teachings of How to Make Friends and Influence People in this thread!

It wasn't my intention to cause offense or be abrasive to other members - and I apologise if anything I have said came out this way.

Well, to be honest, it is more like 'how to make friends and NOT have time wasting threads on razors in the razors to avoid list!'

I get the impression that this is something that has been dragged about a lot in the past and people are fed up with it being dragged up time and time again - is this a fair guess?

I must have missed the previous threads where it was discussed, I wasn't aware that this had been discussed ad finitum/ad absurdum and I apologise if it seems I was just dragging it up again.

Originally Posted by Christel

I get the impression that this is something that has been dragged about a lot in the past and people are fed up with it being dragged up time and time again - is this a fair guess?

I must have missed the previous threads where it was discussed, I wasn't aware that this had been discussed ad finitum/ad absurdum and I apologise if it seems I was just dragging it up again.

that's the whole point why gssixgun posted the link on the first page of this thread. a main purpose of this forum is helping people in the wet shaving community to get the best possible shaves, whether newbies or veterans. these controversial threads always seem to attract a lot of attention and always become debates which cause divisions. there is absolutely no place on this forum for divisive comments and debates. it muddies up the waters of the community. have you ever shaved with muddy water? me neither, but if you know many people who have in the past and they say "don't!" I would refrain from doing so.
to the original poster- sorry this got out of hand quickly, I know that if you pm any of the moderators or honemeisters or restorers, they will give you a completely honest answer that will help.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Well, to be honest, it is more like 'how to make friends and NOT have time wasting threads on razors in the razors to avoid list!'

Is it really time wasted if your learning from it ? Granted best avoided in the context of using it as an everyday shaver is best avoided. But using it as a learning tool I feel makes them useful. We all learn from our successes and mistakes. Jmho

Originally Posted by nodakjohns

Is it really time wasted if your learning from it ? Granted best avoided in the context of using it as an everyday shaver is best avoided. But using it as a learning tool I feel makes them useful. We all learn from our successes and mistakes. Jmho

A ton of new guys (and veterans) never search or use the library. Its new to them... And that's all that matters. That's called enthusiasm! Which is great! This forum as many others rehashes the same old topics over and over. I am OK with that. Every rendition has a new individual seeking... this is what we are all about !