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Thread: Bunch of razors
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05-11-2015, 05:57 PM #21
100+ razors? Dayumn, I'm just a regular SR shaver and have around 10 razors, which is already an abundant amount for 'just shaving'. But once in a while the ADs kick in and you get more.
Looks like (R)AD is not new and doesn't confine itself to our "modern" generation of wet shavers.
It's hard for a man not to obsess over his tools, ergo acquiring good quality tools and plenty of 'em.
That's good advice imo, but we are into SR shaving after all.
Lemme tell you something, it has been my experience, that I seek and try to obtain more razors like the ones I inherited. Nothing comes close to the ones you inherited though, you can find the same one, it's very nice to have a copy, but it lacks the personal touch. So once you get rid of those razors, you will never ever find razors like them anymore, at least not with the personal meaning attached to it.
100+ razors is a lot, so it's your choice in the end. You have now in your possession what others on this forum and that family-member, god bless, have been trying to obtain during a good time of their life. Just sayin'.
But you've come to a place that is obsessed with straight razors, so of course from our personal standpoint, we probably wouldn't get rid of any inherited razors. You just have to decide what you are going to do. There's no right or wrong. You just don't ever want to have that regret.
In the end, it's just shaving. They are his razors and now yours, so your call buddy. I know you would like a good home for the razors, no doubt.
Was he a collector or a really avid shaver? Or both? Any particular reason why you inherited them? Just asking, I'm a curious man.
Anyway, I'm sorry to hear about his passing.
I congratulate you for inheriting his fine collection, most of the guys on this board would be beyond ecstatic with that kind of inheritance.
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05-11-2015, 06:45 PM #22
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05-11-2015, 10:02 PM #23
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Seriously take the help. None of us needs another collection so I understand that. If your just collecting to look at pick the ones you like and list the rest on the bay. Your going to need better pictures to make money there though. Listing by themselves will return better profit.
You really should give one a test drive though. You are missing something.Good judgment comes from experience, and experience....well that comes from poor judgment.
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05-12-2015, 01:19 AM #24
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Good luck on your endeavor from a former pocket knife collector.Member Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club, participant SE Asia War Games 1972-1973. The oath I swore has no statute of limitation.
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05-12-2015, 01:22 AM #25
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05-12-2015, 01:30 AM #26
That's what it really is all about.. helping each other.... but really I agree that the collection was passed to You for a reason... try it.. you may then understand why we are the way we are it is an art form both in production and beauty and the act of maintaining or achieving that perfect edge and perfect shave.. good luck and I'm sorry your collection came from a family loss best wishes and hopefully Happy Shaving in your future
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05-12-2015, 01:34 AM #27
Well, if MOboy is still with us, oldblade's offer is quite nice. Learn what you have, make a nice display of the best. toss the rest.
Keep it in the family!"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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05-12-2015, 01:35 AM #28
I wouldn't necessarily say toss the rest never know he may decide to try restoring in the future...
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05-12-2015, 01:39 AM #29
Sounded like the OP doesn't want anymore collections. (or his wife doesn't)
Smarter than I look or, not as dumb as I look. Whichever you prefer.
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05-12-2015, 01:41 AM #30