Thread: Gold Dollar?

Originally Posted by beluga

Gold Dollar?
Again?

I pass.


To get me interested in Gold Dollar threads these days, someone would first have to combine it with an in-depth discussion of the merits of Williams shaving soap.



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It smells great, cheap, works well for some of us, I being one of them.
Put a puck in a mug with enough water to just cover it, let it sit over night.
In the morning, don't wet your brush.
Stick it in the mug and whip up the water already in it, once you've got a good lather, add a few drops of glycerin, and whip some more.

There ya go.!!

Slows down the drying out of the lather, and gives more richness to it. (density)

This thread turned out better than I thought it would. Or, maybe it just hasn't "turned out" yet.

Uh oh... say what you will about GD razors but don't go hatin' on Williams.

Originally Posted by beluga

Gold Dollar?
Again?

I pass.


To get me interested in Gold Dollar threads these days, someone would first have to combine it with an in-depth discussion of the merits of Williams shaving soap.



B.


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I'd imagine that Trump would shave with something like a Case Brothers or a Cattaragus. If he really wants to make America great again, he'll put out an Executive Order stating that every razor sold and used in the US much either be a straight or at least a DE made to pre 1970 specifications.

As for the Gold Dollar, they're OK. They take a decent edge when properly honed but will you more than likely need to shave down the shoulders for the razor to sit flat on the hone.

Originally Posted by beluga

Gold Dollar?
Again?

I pass.


To get me interested in Gold Dollar threads these days, someone would first have to combine it with an in-depth discussion of the merits of Williams shaving soap.

Beluga, I'm not going to convince you about Gold Dollars razors, don't have one and want nothing to do with them, that said I'm not going to have a discussion about Williams Shaving soap with you, but just follow this link =
http://straightrazorpalace.com/soaps...p-history.html

That's the merit of Williams Shaving soap.

There are a number of different Gold Dollar razors. Many times when people talk about Gold Dollar razors, they are referring to the super cheap GD 66. There are so many things wrong with that razor that I would never purchase one. However, there are other GD razors that have some merits.

The GD 208 is a decent carbon steel razor if properly honed. The shoulder of the razor does need some touch up, but not to the extent of the GD 66. The scales on that one are OK. The blade is close to full hollow and gives good auditory feedback.

The GD 800 is a stainless steel razor. It is the most expensive GD currently available. It is also probably has the highest level of craftsmanship. Although the scales are similar to those in the GD 208, they are more likely to be centered. The Gold Dollar logo on the blade appears to be laser etched, a nice touch. I had no problem producing a shave ready edge on this razor. It keeps its edge fairly well.

The Gold Dollars are not my favorite razors, either from appearance, craftsmanship, or shave quality. However, they shave well enough to remain in my shave rotation alongside some razors costing ten to twenty times more.

Originally Posted by RayClem

There are a number of different Gold Dollar razors. Many times when people talk about Gold Dollar razors, they are referring to the super cheap GD 66. There are so many things wrong with that razor that I would never purchase one. However, there are other GD razors that have some merits.

The GD 208 is a decent carbon steel razor if properly honed. The shoulder of the razor does need some touch up, but not to the extent of the GD 66. The scales on that one are OK. The blade is close to full hollow and gives good auditory feedback.

The GD 800 is a stainless steel razor. It is the most expensive GD currently available. It is also probably has the highest level of craftsmanship. Although the scales are similar to those in the GD 208, they are more likely to be centered. The Gold Dollar logo on the blade appears to be laser etched, a nice touch. I had no problem producing a shave ready edge on this razor. It keeps its edge fairly well.

The Gold Dollars are not my favorite razors, either from appearance, craftsmanship, or shave quality. However, they shave well enough to remain in my shave rotation alongside some razors costing ten to twenty times more.

This is about where I'm at. I've got 8 razors ready to shave, the Gold Dollar 208 is one of them. It takes a good shaving edge, holds it well enough, and it gets the job done.

It's no Wade & Butcher, but what do you expect from a Made in China blade you can buy for $12 w/ free shipping?

Originally Posted by kelbro

....don't go hatin' on Williams.

Oh puhleeze...

In case the irony of my earlier statement eluded any of you ardent Willams supporters:
It is my experience that nothing seems to provoke more heated debates among shaving enthusiasts than the subject of Gold Dollars and the subject of Williams.
Hence combining discussions of the two would be one of the few ways to draw me out of my reserve and interest me in such debate, because otherwise I am utterly disinterested in either product.


And thank for any attempts to correct the seeming error of my ways, but at 64 I still feel too young to replicate previous shaving disappointments....


(And my sincere apologies to all those who got the irony the first time.)



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Say what you will about them, it is more and more obvious that there is a following of Gold Dollar razors despite negative comments. Same with Williams.

It reminds me of the age old Cob VS Briar "discussion" in the pipe world.

Originally Posted by beluga

Oh puhleeze...

In case the irony of my earlier statement eluded any of you ardent Willams supporters:
It is my experience that nothing seems to provoke more heated debates among shaving enthusiasts than the subject of Gold Dollars and the subject of Williams.
Hence combining discussions of the two would be the one of the few ways to draw me out of my reserve and interest me in such debate, because otherwise I am utterly disinterested in either product.


And thank for any attempts to correct the seeming error of my ways, but at 64 I still feel too young to replicate previous shaving disappointments....


(And my sincere apologies to all those who got the irony the first time.)



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I don't think anybody really took that seriously. We all have our YMMV shaving items. It's all in fun.