Thread: Soviet razors on Ebay and websites.

I just bought two straight razors from Flea Ba, both advertised as being from the former Soviet Union.

I saw on Reddit that such were good razors and a guy on Youtube did a shave test and he liked them.

What do you guys say?

I've noticed them recently but I don't have any experience with them.

I don't think I've run into any bad vintage blades that weren't bad as a result of someone ruining them. Any specifics on the blades you're referring to?

Had a Ruskie given to me and it took a fine edge and shaved well. No idea if they are all mostly like that.

Bob

I got a Stiz several years ago. It is a good shaver.
There is nothing pretty about it though. Satin finish and plain black scales.

Communism has never been known for "style" beyond "working every time."

As soon as I get these I'll try to send them off for honing and get a report out, preferably with pics now that I have found my camera.

Originally Posted by AnglesMatter

Communism has never been known for "style" beyond "working every time."

As soon as I get these I'll try to send them off for honing and get a report out, preferably with pics now that I have found my camera.

Are products produced under communism know for "working every time"? Maybe for military equipment. I'm curious as to what the razors will be like.

Ive wanted to pick up one, but uave never done it. As they say, nothing special in the looks department. Normally 5/8 round point. I havent found any in the 6/8 or larger size or a tip other than round. Some are worn badly too. Guess those russians can shave off a grinder edge. Ha.

True that...the only Russian things I have any real experience with are their surplus arms and ammunition. All of that was quality but I am not a huge fan of the Moisin Nagant rifles....the Makarov though, solid investment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YCKoMFtowY

Yes, design is not the main value of soviet razors))) Although there were good models.
The main decision for manufacturers was universality for basic mass customers. Simple tried-and-true design and sizes.