Thread: Return of the Gold Dollars... scales

Originally Posted by BobH

Good thing I have yet to find a specific brand that I would prefer over others, some day may be. Yes, I have had the same experience with old Sheffies in particular and others also. When I feel that I need more challenges than I already have a Gold Dollar razor should fit the bill nicely.

I would not advocate a Gold Dollar razor for a newbs first taste of shaving with a SR though. Especially one that has not been sorted out beforehand by a competent honer. Some of newbs are just bound and determined to learn by making mistakes regardless of any advice given to the contrary.

Bob

Umm ok. Not sure where all this is from but I was just going off your first post.

Originally Posted by BobH

That does look better than previous models. Who knows, they may be trying to improve their game and overcome their poor rep. I'm at the point where I just might have to try one for S&Gs.

Bob

Try one if you like if not then don't. Either way you're still ok in my book there Bob.

Originally Posted by Steel

Umm ok. Not sure where all this is from but I was just going off your first post.


Try one if you like if not then don't. Either way you're still ok in my book there Bob.

Thanks, may have misread your post.

Bob

Ive just put an order in for a Mastro Livi custom and brought a Tanifuji but the thought of getting a Gold Dollar excites me somewhat. Its genius marketing really. I can just see some men in a board room meeting thinking " we'll make some razors shave ok, the rest shite and let the forums do all the advertising."

Mind you that is pretty much how news/advertising works for most razor makers. You don't see many TV ads for them except possibly Gillette. It is mostly word of mouth in the forums.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Mind you that is pretty much how news/advertising works for most razor makers. You don't see many TV ads for them except possibly Gillette. It is mostly word of mouth in the forums.

Bob

Very true and with gold dollars the saying "There is no such thing as bad publicity" is spot on.

I think GD's are simply what they are. No reason for love and no reason for hate. They are a cheap, lower quality razor that will shave. Not the best shave, but not as poor as most of the substandard razors either. They do not hold an edge very long and they often require significant honing or modification to get them working. They have been hyped and promoted heavily by those who sell them which is probably where most of the controversy comes from. There are some environments that make you feel socially accepted if you buy one. There are some environments that will persecute you if you don't like them. They have been around for years and the discussions have really not changed much. Many people have experimented with them and most in my experience have migrated to better quality vintage or new razors. Most that are bought in bulk sell for $2-$5. Most that are sold are usually in the $15-$30 range. They have been a double edge sword to the community too. Some people have gotten into straight razors on the cheap with them and some have run away from straight razor shaving because of their experience with them. The same phenomena exists with cheaper and lower quality strops and mediocre performing soaps. Not to mention brushes and all other wetshaving products and services. YMMV

Have fun.

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Originally Posted by Steel

Tried it (66 not the one in OP), LOVED IT, went to sell it and couldn't get .99 for it :-(

Why did you try to sell it if you "LOVED IT"?

As far as not selling, could be because it was "used" and not "brand new" anymore

You don't shave with the scales so really whatever is on them it's aGD, heck Mohave a Dovo best quality with ivory scales, it's still a Dovo best quality,, my opinion. Tc