Hello guys. How many is it worth? Thanks
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Hello guys. How many is it worth? Thanks
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Why donīt you start with the rules? It clearly says " No waluation is allowed".
Sorry but we do not evaluate. A razor is worth what someone will pay for it. Look for similar razors on eBay under completed items to get an idea. Welcome and good luck.
The pictures themselves are probably worth 20 likes, but having asked the question of value of the razor, will likely bring it down to five likes.
It looks a little thin to be a good starter razor, but it does not seem worn out. I would adjust the heel when getting it ready to shave.
Nice one Rez. I hadn't thought about "Likes" worth. ha. Guess we will see.
I thought a little humour to the thread was in order. Posting razor pictures is nearly always a good thing.
So would it be good razor for a begining or should I look for something differrent?
Get it professionally honed and you should have a good shaver
Of course, it will be professionally honed! Thanks for all of youQuote:
Originally Posted by rolodave
A tiny bit wider would be better. I think if you started with a 5/8 or 6/8 round point in 1/2 hollow that would be just about perfect. Too hollow and they get a little less forgiving and same goes with the heavy grinds. Most importantly is to learn with a shave ready razor. If you can eliminate the razor as being a problem the rest comes down to technique. The round point makes for a very forgiving tip.
I think I will get this one. It attracts me, because it is made in times of WW1 :gwh:Quote:
Originally Posted by RezDog
It will no doubt be a good shaver. Have someone that knows how to hone a straight razor get the edge honed and you should be very happy.
Thank you very much! I think I will be very happy about it, because it is only 16 bucks
Nice razor but a little rough for learning on. Go as Rez said and find a nice 5/8 round point 1/2 hollow to learn on. Then after you got 100+ shaves with a straight razor, then break out the oldie and enjoy. But I wouldn't use that one to start with. Even if it was professionally honed. JMHO.
But is it big difference between 9/16 and 5/8? its only 1/16Quote:
Originally Posted by Gasman
The mass of the blade increases as the width increases. This is especially true with wedge or near-wedge blades.
Each shaver finds the size blade that suits them best. I know big, large gentlemen who like 4/8 or 5/8 razors while some my size prefer 7/8 or 8/8.
There is no right or wrong when it comes to blade size.
Its just that most beginners start with these sizes. If your is close to that size its ok to learn with. The problems I see is when you touch your ear with the sharp point and a wedge blade is something hard to learn on. It can be done, its just not as easy to learn. Good luck and welcome to the forum.
I havent followed the hole thread But Yes 1/16 is not a big deal until you cut yourself and you end up in the "cut of the day Thread" maybe it was mentioned previously but if you are using a square point i would blunt it,( blade width is all in the shavers prefference)) if your just starting out, I always recommend a rounded toe for beginners, But gasman is just starting out asked alot of ??'s and has been a real success to the wet shaving community,, I would recommend following his advice,TyQuote:
Originally Posted by karnau
What about this razor? Can it be restored? Maybe someone of you knows its name or brand? Ty
It is written that it is no 188 made in Solingen
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When deciding if a blade can be restored it is best to see if it will hold an edge.
If it won't hold an edge then there is no point in spending the time and/or money fixing it up.
how could I decide, if it is going to hold an edge? I feel like dummy, but I have to start somewhere :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rolodave
To find out you need to kill the edge and hone it. But being new you need to learn to shave first. My opinion, your getting in over your head. Buy something shave ready! Learn to shave, then get into restoring. It takes time. Then some more time. Then when you want to dabble into restoring, take some more time. Its been said that after 100+ shaves then it starts to fall together. Then think about honing and restoring.
Good luck in whatever your choices are but its a long road to haul before it all comes together.
I decided to give it to someone to restore it for me, because the price of this one was just ridiculously lowQuote:
Originally Posted by Gasman
Think about what you just wrote. The price is low because it's a no-name razor in poor condition with heavy hone wear.Quote:
Originally Posted by karnau
It was low because seller didn't know what he was selling. After all, who could sell his granddad's straight razor for 10 euros? it should have been like relic for him, but he did sell itQuote:
Originally Posted by sqzbxr
Or he did know what he was selling more than you knew what you were buying. Good luck with your purchase.
After all, I believe, that it will be good straight razor for begining.Quote:
Originally Posted by sqzbxr
Is that a slight frown I see in that blade? On top of the hone ware? Good luck with the honing and restore. Hope it all turns out great.
