Thread: Puma 223, has anyone used one of these Before?

Does anyone know whether they are any good? I may have an option of purchasing one and would like to know whether they are any good and how much are they worth in this shape (what's a descent price).

Photos attached for reference.

I haven't had a bad Puma yet out of 6-7. No idea about this one but I will assume it will be a great shaver.

Price - that's a little harder. It may fetch quite a bit on ebay, or it may go under the radar. If you get it under 60 and spend a few more bucks to have it cleaned and honed here by one of the meisters I'd say you'll get a great shaver at a very reasonable price. But don't take my opinions too seriously. Myself - I would not give even 50 for this one as I have too many razors as it is, and several better Pumas. As well as a bunch of razors, which need restoration work. This may not be your case - if you have no other Pumas, and / or are in the process of building a nice "tribe" of razors (forgot who used this recently but I liked the idea)

Cheers
Ivo

If I hadn't seen the brand, I wouldn't go over 15 on this one, but Pumas command pretty high prices. I can't see them being THAT much above the crowd, but they're definitely the target of a big feeding frensy.

The razor looks like it will take a little work to clean up. Puma's are consistently an awesome shaver.

Lynn

The blade is actually in pretty decent shape and wouldn't take too much to bring it back to near-new condition. Pumas are as good as it gets for that type of grind and steel and if you can get that razor for $30.00, it would be a steal. For 40, it would be a good deal. For 50.... take it or leave it. That's my take on it. It would command probably $60 to $70 on the Ebay market and 80 or 90 if cleaned up nicely.

That's my take on it, anyway, for what it's worth.

I have three Pumas and they are all exceptional shavers. I have never seen any puma in decent shape go for less then $150. The one you have there will need some work. Maybe some corrosion on the spine but it ain't bad. If you can get it for less than $75 I would go for it.

Thanks for the info guys, unfortunately it sounds as though this one will end up being way out of my price range (I have a very limited budget).

I do find it interesting that no-one here has a #223 though.

Originally Posted by Chopper

I do find it interesting that no-one here has a #223 though.

Well, they made a lot of different models...

If ytou are interested keep an eye on it. I have 2 Pumas both great razors. I got one for $40 the other was a gift.

Originally Posted by RichZ

If ytou are interested keep an eye on it. I have 2 Pumas both great razors. I got one for $40 the other was a gift.

I'm a watching... Unfortunately from past observations and the reputation that Pumas have, this one will probably be straight/va-voom out of the leniency of my limited budget

...but you never know...