Des anyone have recommendations for a source to attain NOS Straight Razors?
Thanks, Brandon
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Des anyone have recommendations for a source to attain NOS Straight Razors?
Thanks, Brandon
A source for NOS straight razors?
A lot the times it's the luck of the draw.
I don't think there are too many vendors that are selling many vintage NOS SRs.
They are around....you got to dig deep and sometimes they can be found. Is there a reason you seek these? Most are not cheap. There are a lot of nicely used ones out there too.
Good luck!
Moving to Europe would be the best option.
I am interested in NOS SR due to the quality of the vintage pieces. My struggle come into play with my wife, who is a nurse, that has issues with me attaining SR are "used". No matter how I try to explain that they are sanitized and safe she still has issues with it. That is why I am looking for NOS SR as that way I could attain the quality and character of a nice vintage piece and make the wife happy at the same time.
Thanks, Brandon
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Originally Posted by Willisf
eBay , while risky, is a place that you can find NOS razors
Sometimes I wonder, especially during a political cycle, if that isn't sound advice! LolQuote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
When shopping on eBay for NOS razors is the pricing comparible to some of the custom stuff I have seen or less? Any experience?
NOS anything is a good idea..... I am guessin you and your wife also use utensils. They are metal and they are "washed". Even at home they are not 100 sanitized. There are some great products out there to kill 99 of germs. And besides..... Who's using the straight razors any ways? If a used vintage razor that has been sanitized doesn't bother you..... Then use those.
Another route you can go is send the razors to a pro and have them restored..... They look good as new. And would she know the difference?
Yes please give me some of those NOS razors I love them, now I remember I only use collect or buy NOS razors.;)
I'll tell you one thing mate, there aren't any of them in this country! NOS is an ebay only job for Australians. In 5 or 6 years of combing antique shops and flea markets I haven't seen one in the wild.
BTW, there's a guy in Japan - whose shop features prominently on ebay - who has a lot of Solingen razors in apparently excellent condition. However, he never uses the term "NOS" and, with occasional exceptions, classifies his wares as "used" - within the meaning used on that site.
What a wonderful dream to only buy NOS razors, and have the money to buy them.:)
There is a seller from Japan who has a large number of these razors for sale, but they don't come cheap
Revisor has a good selection of nos German razors, along with some of their own razors.
Neil Miller used to rate Revisor highly, I have always heard good things about the site.
Well as a nurse she should know that is not true. Ask if the doctors scalpels are new, ask if the utensils at the restraunt is new,, these are not the reasons , now if you just want to pay a premium for NOS now that's a good reason, creepy crawlers on a razor that's used hummm! You don't know where the NOS razor has been either.. Consider that. She must know how to sanitize things if she's concerned, a vintage used razor that is bought from the classifieds will be shave ready which will be the most important issue for you and it will be sanitized before you get it,,, jump in the waters fine. Good luck. Tc
I have found them at Auctions, Garage Sales, Flea Markets, Antique stores, and on EBay… you just have to look.
Do direct her to the mass infection of shavers by used straight razors. I do like your strategy though, tell her about how Ferrari’s are much safer…
Ebay has a lot of NOS razors, just type in "NOS razors" but expect to pay a premium.
Tc made a great point, some restaurants have filthy kitchens but we happily eat there.
Thanks all for the input! I will check out all of those avenues. I am thinking how will she know if new or used unless I tell her right?!
That's right most straight razor guys lie to there wives and if they tell you otherwise they lied again! Heck I just told my wife that MDC had a buy one get two free with shipping and a coupon for another purchase later at 50% off. And did it with a straight face. Tc
If you buy from the popular NOS vendor in Japan, the razor will likely come sealed in the original packaging, often shown in the ad photos. Again, expect to pay a premium for these razors. And, since it is your first razor, it may prove difficult to get all your money back if you decide SR shaving is not for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by arbeaner
Just some thoughts to keep in mind...
Here you go, if it's OK to post .. rarities You can look anyway.. just helping out a fellow who asked.
Mike
I try not to look there anymore... It's unhealthy for my wallet!Quote:
Originally Posted by MODINE
I honestly think she knows it is fine but is using it as an excuse to prevent me from starting to collect other things....says the guy with 40+ watches. I am all the time trolling the ads and mentioning how nice some of the used vintage SR's look. I think she is thinking here comes another expensive venture. Lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by tcrideshd
Thanow for the lead! I will blame you if my wallet becomes empty....just kidding!Quote:
Originally Posted by Druid