Thread: I need helping choosing an SS blade STAT!

So I'm currently moving into my Frat and it hit me that conditions won't be perfect for maintaining razors. It's still doable, but much harder when you have to walk to the bathroom to shave, then there is only a tiny amount of counterspace, then you have to deal with drunk brothers... anyway.

Bottom line is, I need one (or two if I need to alternate, but I've heard SS can be tough) WORKHORSE stainless razors. I'll still use all my razors on weekends and when I have time but I need something I can grab and go and not worry too much about (I'll still baby it though...)

I looked at the new Dovo's but at that price I may as well get a nice rescale of a vintage or bid higher than usual on ebay. There's obviously Friodurs which I will probably be sniping at, but does anyone know of any readily available SS vintage blades? By readily available I mean I have a reasonable chance of grabbing one within a couple weeks. Also, I seem to remember Wapi's as being stainless, but I'm 50/50- maybe I'm being an idiot. Can someone quickly clarify?

Thanks!

Here's a page of SS razors.

Stain Resistant Razors

Also you might want to check out the SS Solingen (RP5S). I have the carbon steel flavour and love it.

RasurPur Online Shop

HTH

I saw both of those. I am currently leaning either towards the Dovo SS Ebony or the cracked-ice one at shave shop, but wanted to check if there are consistent, easily available vintage blades first (a la Friodur).

The Dovo 41 blades have the reputation of being very nice shavers.

Tough choices. Good Luck.

Lynn

Thanks Lynn. Seeing as you carrying a million Dovo's, which blade is used in the _____wood series (ie. desert ironwood, snakewood, etc.)?

The Dovo Renaissance is also a top-notch shaver, and it's a 6/8. The unique rounded toe and heel make it quite forgiving for after you've had a rough night playing beer pong, or whatever it is you guys do at a frat...

EDIT: BTW, Wapis have stainless scales, but the blade itself is HCS.

I was looking at the Renaissance but the Ebony is cheaper and round point too. And looks better lol. Really I'm after vintage though. I know about Friodurs, and will probably end up with one, I just wanted to know if there are other options. I know DD had one, but its rare. Same can be said of Hess 44's. The only other readily available one I know is the weltmeister, but that is pretty plain for the same price as many Friodurs.

The Weltmeister is excellent.

If youa re just looking for an inexpensive "beater" that you won't cry over if lost at the frat house:

FS:Hoffritz 5/8" stainless for newbees. - Badger & Blade

$50? fuggetaboutit! You can't beat that.

I'm not just looking for a beater- just somethign that I don't have to make ultra sure that it is dry and will last longer between touch ups and what not. Basically more durable. The Weltmeister I heard is great but the one I've found on sale is pretty plain for $140 or whatever it cost.

The one in the classifieds piques my interest but I'm really looking for a workhorse and so far I've found I like big blades, but not as much as the 4/8-5/8 range. This is also an issue with the Weltmeister.