Thread: i need help with getting a new razor

Its a good razor but you will still have to send it out for honing. the part were the site you found offers sharpening is still under construction. New DOVO's rarly come sharp enough to shave with from the factory. This service is usually about $20.00 plus shipping both ways.

Thats a big part of why guys are saying the cheapest way to get into straight shaving is with a pre-sharpened vintage blade from the classifieds.

You might check This site They offer sharpening right there so at least you wouldn't have to ship it out after you get it.

Viegas, I don't think you fully comprehend what you are getting with one from the classifieds or a starter set from Kenrup. You are not getting a "crappy razor". Just the opposite is true. You are getting a nice razor at a very attractive price, and probably shave ready (it will state so in the ad). Hey, I got my first straight from the classifieds (a 6/8 ES-EX round point) for $40, shipped. It was a great razor, and one that got me through the learning curve. Members have reputations to protect so they are not going to unload a crappy razor on an unsuspecting newbie. They are offering members a great value and service. The second razor I purchased here was a generic 6/8 round point that is my second best razor. I love it! I wouldn't trade it for one of those sexy, shiney new ones. It gives me a sweet BBS shave.

The question you should be asking is: Should I spend well over $100 for a new razor that I will likely have to get honed on top of the cost of the razor? Plus I will have to wait an additional few weeks for all that to happen before I can actually start shaving. Or should I spend a lot less money on a darned good razor that is already shave ready? Then I can take the money I saved and purchase the other items I need. Plus I can start to shave a lot sooner.

It's your money and your priorities. All we can do is offer suggestions...

Originally Posted by dward

Viegas, I don't think you fully comprehend what you are getting with one from the classifieds or a starter set from Kenrup. You are not getting a "crappy razor". Just the opposite is true. You are getting a nice razor at a very attractive price, and probably shave ready (it will state so in the ad). Hey, I got my first straight from the classifieds (a 6/8 ES-EX round point) for $40, shipped. It was a great razor, and one that got me through the learning curve. Members have reputations to protect so they are not going to unload a crappy razor on an unsuspecting newbie. They are offering members a great value and service. The second razor I purchased here was a generic 6/8 round point that is my second best razor. I love it! I wouldn't trade it for one of those sexy, shiney new ones. It gives me a sweet BBS shave.

The question you should be asking is: Should I spend well over $100 for a new razor that I will likely have to get honed on top of the cost of the razor? Plus I will have to wait an additional few weeks for all that to happen before I can actually start shaving. Or should I spend a lot less money on a darned good razor that is already shave ready? Then I can take the money I saved and purchase the other items I need. Plus I can start to shave a lot sooner.

It's your money and your priorities. All we can do is offer suggestions...

oh ok. i actually thought if i purchased one of those new ones it would be sharp and the best one to get i didnt know it would come unsharpened but yea ill check out the classifides.