Hi sorry about this, has anybody heard of windrose and if they have what are their thoughts... Thanks in advance.
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Hi sorry about this, has anybody heard of windrose and if they have what are their thoughts... Thanks in advance.
Can we see a pic? It appears that Windrose is a safety razor from a quick search or possibly a shavette.
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobH
Thanks for the advice. I have emailed him and told him that I don't want the Windsor..
I copied the item number & entered it in the US eBay & it shows it would be $61.03 usd plus &8.28 usd shipping. It's a damn shame that there are no reviews on it or no other stampings or markings like the steel used. It might be some inferior metal in nice looking scales or it might shave like a dream but in all reality, red flags keep coming up for me. Good luck in what you choose. There's nothing wrong with some old Sheffield steel or even German, French, Swedish & more.
It very much looks like the Gold Dollar 208. I'd avoid it at that price.
Cheers, Steve