Thread: windrose straight razor

Not very good at doing pictures but here is a link to the ebay page... Hope it works. This a replacement blade that has been offered to me for a razor that has been lost in the post.

Straight razor by Windrose “Full Hollow Ground” 6/8th Shave ready!! | eBay

Personally I would avoid it.
The Logo is laser etched rather than stamped, and the seller states it is a brand new razor rather than a vintage. Both of these things would make me wary, and make me think it was a rebranded RSO. However, I am happy to be corrected. I wouldnt spend 42 pound on it.

On the other hand, if he is offering you a replacement, he has a Kropp and a Hamburg Ring on sale. I haven't spent a lot of time looking at pics available, but both will be better vintage razors if they are in good shape with a good edge

Thank you for the reply. Being very new to this all the advice is greatly appreciated. I was looking at both of them razors. I will probably email him back and see what he will do. If not then I will get my money back and look elsewhere.. Thank you again.

unfortunately more often than not, a great deal ends up being a dud deal. remember when buying a straight razor as a newbie, either buy a straight razor which has been honed by a reputable person - Iz6 has some beauties in the classifieds, or buy a razor which is in a good state and save some money to send it to a reputable honemeister here in the UK. Ask around for honing recommendations.

Yes, I get the same red flags as Damo and I also do not see that it is marked where it was made.

Bob

Thank you for the input gents. There is a massive wealth of experience here that I for one am grateful for. Thank you once again.

Originally Posted by BobH

Yes, I get the same red flags as Damo and I also do not see that it is marked where it was made.

Bob

Likewise here. When I looked at it, all I see is a laser engraving on a razor that just looks good & nothing else. The scales look nice if they are streaked horn which is what they appear to be but that might be to throw the seller off.

Thanks for the advice. I have emailed him and told him that I don't want the Windsor..