Thread: FAIR TRADE RAZORS; straight razors from India

Does anyone know if there are FAIR TRADE RAZORS?

I've asked someone to buy some straight razors in India.

Any relevant tip is welcome!

Thank you in advance!!

Read the Wiki, Razors not to buy. India/Pakistan are not a good idea. You need good steel, buy vintage if you're unwilling to support modern capitalist practices (they tend to be better/equal quality too), most of the suppliers are defunct.

Originally Posted by wr1l

Does anyone know if there are FAIR TRADE RAZORS?

I've asked someone to buy some straight razors in India.

Any relevant tip is welcome!

Thank you in advance!!

Are you looking for fair trade stuff? I thought that applied to produce.

I doubt anything manufactured in India would be considered fair trade.

I would "recycle" if I was you, get a vintage razor. No significant extra damage to the environment thataway.

Thank you for your advice!!

I've looked for some vintage razors and found some rusty razors. Are these a serious problem?

Thank you in advance!!

Originally Posted by wr1l

Thank you for your advice!!

I've looked for some vintage razors and found some rusty razors. Are these a serious problem?

Thank you in advance!!

Well..... Yes and no.

If you are planning to just buy a razor and shave with it. YES.

If you are planning to buy a razor restore.... Maybe. Depends on the amount of rust and where it is.

OK, thanks!
I guess I would have to clean/restore the vintage razor.

Would you look at some pictures for me? You can scroll down to see some more and better pictures on these sites:
http://www.marktplaats.nl/index.php?...tml%3Fxref%3D1
http://www.marktplaats.nl/index.php?...tml%3Fxref%3D1
http://www.marktplaats.nl/index.php?...tml%3Fxref%3D1
http://www.marktplaats.nl/index.php?...tml%3Fxref%3D1
http://www.marktplaats.nl/index.php?...tml%3Fxref%3D1
http://www.marktplaats.nl/index.php?...tml%3Fxref%3D1

Thank you in advance!!

In my opinion:

1st is a definite no since there appears to be damage/wear at the end of the blade. Only worth buying if you werent planning on using it, and even then i'd think twice...

2nd is a good make, nice scales (handle) but the blade is unclear in the pic

3rd appears also to have had alot of hone wear, though this is more even. The pic is bad though so again I wouldnt trust it.

4th has also seen some wear on the tip of the blade making it uneven. Again I would avoid it if its to be used to shave with.

5th appears to be two razors, in semi-reasonable condition. I would only consider shaving with the one marked 'ERN 166' but only after it has been restored. The other one i'm not sure about. It certainly has been honed to a curve at the tip. If this is the style, someone else i'm sure will tell you.

6th is far and away the best one. Boker is a good make and the blade appears to be in good condition. In this condition and at that price I would snap it up. If you dont I will :P (Seriously, if you dont go for it PM me and i'll buy it )

My recommendation: Buy the 6th and if it needs honing/restoration before use then find someone here at SRP to do so before you begin shaving. Get the tools right before you start and you're already half way to a great shave.

Dont forget you will need a strop too.

SK

That Boker is well worth grabbing.

Thank you!

The Boker was the first razor I saw. I was/am quite suspicious about the ad, but just I wrote the guy that I want to buy it.

Thank you all!!

I have got some Böker razors, among them an "Edelweiss" anf "King Cutter" model. These are, together with my Filarmonicas, the best razors I own. They are easy to hone, take an exceptional keen an sharp edge and shaving feels like wiping off the stubble with a silk cloth.

Clear recommendation on the "Edelweiss"!