Rookie find. Portland Razor Co

I'm new to straight razors and I'm looking for my 1st one. I've found a New Kracken that has honey ox horn scales. The Kracken with out the ox scales list for $165. This one has the horn scales which is a +$65 option. It's listed at $150 is this a good deal?

SPECS:
- Handmade in Portland, OR
- 6/8” French Point Straight Razor
- Lower and Upper Jimps for Added Grip and Control
- Choice of Maple, Walnut, Black Acrylic, or Ivory Acrylic Scales*
- Quarter-Hollow Ground O1 Carbon Steel
- Hardened to 62 HRC
- Shave-Ready: Hand-Honed to 12K Grit and Stropped Before Shipping
- Hardwood Scales are Treated and Sealed with Polyurethane
- Brass Pinned and Peined by Hand

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Is that on the PRC's website?

I've found this one from a local guy selling it.

If the pic is his own, and the razor is actually in that condition, I would say yes. It is a good deal. Especially if you can go and pick it up yourself.

We are not allowed to do valuations here, so whether or not it is a good deal is up to you.

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Originally Posted by Utopian

We are not allowed to do valuations here, so whether or not it is a good deal is up to you.

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Sorry about that. I'm a noob. :tu

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Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

If the pic is his own, and the razor is actually in that condition, I would say yes. It is a good deal. Especially if you can go and pick it up yourself.

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From all the pictures it looks good. He says it's new. I'll find out.

and maybe your lucky and he hasn't already dulled the razor, and cant use it anymore so hes getting rid of it,, PRC is a decent enough razor in the mid range, so if its worth it to you then its worth it, to others it may not be that's why we don't place values, but you may need to send it off to be honed so you can learn how to shave Tc

So, did you buy it? Looks like a good PRC razor. I'm pleased with mine, and if worse comes to worse, you can get it honed by PRC for $15 or $20, plus postage.

I did pick it up. It was in perfect condition. Stropped it up and did my first full shave with it today. :) I'll have to add some more PRC's to my collection. Very well made.

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I have a Siren and I love it. I also have a Kracken on order.

Excellent razor! I have a Leviathan in honey horn and love it! I have added 2 other PRCs to the collection since, and even dropped by their 2nd shop about 1.5 years ago and met Scott and Hunter. Great folks and great product. Side note, I know we don't do valuations but I think you came out on the right side of your purchase.

Great find. Glad you were able to give it a home, and at such a good price. I sent my PRC razor in today to be honed. I think with honing ($15 & $7.50) return postage, it is a good value, plus the people who made it are taking care of it. I need to sneak another razor in here sometime when my wife is looking the other way. She says I'm too old to use a straight razor. She is incorrect. Have a good time with your new find.

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Originally Posted by Mcfroz

I did pick it up. It was in perfect condition. Stropped it up and did my first full shave with it today. :) I'll have to add some more PRC's to my collection. Very well made.

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Nice! Congrats! I have a Hydra from PRC and love it!

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Originally Posted by Mcfroz

I did pick it up. It was in perfect condition. Stropped it up and did my first full shave with it today. :) I'll have to add some more PRC's to my collection. Very well made.

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Congrats on your purchase and first shave! Great looking razor!

Be careful of that square tip, it can easily cut you if you are inattentive of it and it hasn't been muted.

Best of luck,
Jacke

Congrats! I'm jealous. I've got my next razor down to three makers and PRC is on the list.

Nice pull

Jer

Good choice and glad it worked for you. I myself am a fan of PRC and have a few.