Thread: Antiquing?

Don't be afraid to say no, and don't spend a lot of money.

Also, don't be put off because you've never heard of the maker, and don't buy knakered blades because you have.

Big fan of antique stores here. Much prefer it to ebay now.

Yes, my experience in the UK has been that antique shops are a very good source of straight razors and superior to ebay; also in these locations more straights than DE razors. On average I am paying £5-10 for vintage Solingen items, some in superb condition e.g. Bismarck, Fisher, Puma.

I acquired a few razors from my dad's basement (he's got a full beard and has as long as I can remember) but all the razors I bought were from antique shops. They have all worked out very well for me except for one- a big Sheffield chopper that has a crack in it. I didn't see the crack until after I bought it. There were a few small chips and nicks that honed out pretty nicely, but that crack isn't going anywhere. That blade was only $5, with no scales. The most I've paid was about $25, I think, and usually $15 or less.
J.