Thread: Curious about a Red Injun Straight

I ran across a used straight at an antique shop today and don't know anything about the brand. I was hoping someone could give me some information about the value of it.

Its a Boker Red injun. the blade is straight and pretty clean with no rust. it could use a bit of polishing. It looks like its been used with slight hone marks but not heavily by any means. the scales are black and solid and holds the blade good and tight. It does have the box which is in decent shape with the tree symbole on it. The Price was $85.

I'm a newbe and still have not purchased a straight yet, or any of the other items needed to begin shaving with a straight. so I'm wondering if this is a good razor to shave with and for the price.

Originally Posted by woodcarver

I ran across a used straight at an antique shop today and don't know anything about the brand. I was hoping someone could give me some information about the value of it.

Its a Boker Red injun. the blade is straight and pretty clean with no rust. it could use a bit of polishing. It looks like its been used with slight hone marks but not heavily by any means. the scales are black and solid and holds the blade good and tight. It does have the box which is in decent shape with the tree symbole on it. The Price was $85.

I'm a newbe and still have not purchased a straight yet, or any of the other items needed to begin shaving with a straight. so I'm wondering if this is a good razor to shave with and for the price.

Without seeing a picture I don't dare comment on the price, but I have seen "new old stock" Red Injuns go for more than $100 US!

THAT is way to much for an antique store Injun.... the razor is worth in the $100 range Restored/NOS and ready to rock.... Just as JMS said.... offer them $30 and see what happens point out all the defects when ya do...
As a shaver the Boker's are a premium blade IMHO

thats a bit of money for one not in perfect condition. I wouldn't go over 50 but thats just my opinion.

I thank you all for the information. As a newbe it's difficule to know if your paying a fair price for a good straight. I didn't get a picture of itas I did not buy it and would not before I know what I'm getting into. He did say he would knock 10 bucks off but knowing that i can get a new Dovo for about the same price shave ready I wanted to find out from you folk if this was any good.

thanks.