Thread: Scotch & Stowe razors any good?

Tile pretty much sums it up. They look like they have some cool handle designs, but are they any good?

link or pics?

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Scotch-Stowe-L...648?nav=SEARCH

Dunno, never used one but they sure have a fancy expensive sounding name. Mind you, for the price what have you got to loose? If you don't like it just pitch it.

Bob

After I made this post I found an old Gillette A1 going for cheaper than the Scotch & Stowe so I started watching that.

If you are looking for a vintage Gillette DE then local yard sales might be worth checking.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

If you are looking for a vintage Gillette DE then local yard sales might be worth checking. Bob

But, you do need to ask for old razors at the garage sales, most folks don't put them out. Best are the yard sales with an old geezer sitting at the back just kinda bein' there. Ask him!! I found some really good shave stuff that way!
~Richard

if you do go with one of the S&S branded razors, I'd get one with a knurled handle. Those smooth ones look a bit too slippery, especially if your hands are wet/soapy.
But I would do a Vintage Gillette for the same or less than you'd pay for that unknown new maker.

I actually just got a 1951-1960 Gillette red tip for $27 off eBay today, don't know the exact year yet but I will when it gets here. So I'm holding off on the off on the Scotch & Stowe. And the next DE is going be a Merkur Futur, so I don't use my inherited 1958 Gillette D-3 executive too much.