Thread: Modified Gold Dollar

So basically what I'm hearing is that they are cheaper in quality and are good shavers once fixed up, but just maintain them well.

I looked over the GD razors that Mr. P has. I thinki I'm gonna pick one up. Other than the scales, whats the difference between the 66, 100, 200 and 208?

Add about $30 for honing and shipping both ways to the cost.

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I have a 200, and a 208. They are pretty similar, but the 200 is supposedly made with stainless, and the 208 is carbon steel. Otherwise the shape, and grind seem almost identical.

If you aren't set for honing I would suggest getting a prehoned 200 from mysteryrazor.com. It's a little more, but the one I got was shave ready and it is a good shaver at that.

The 208 that I honed was very easy to put an edge on, and it seems to be holding the edge very well.

as for sizes atleast the 108 is a bit smaller then the rest

Check out Mysteryrazor.com

I have a Gold Monkey and a Gold Dollar 208. The Gold Monkey is jimped top and bottom, the 208 just bottom. Otherwise, the 208 seems a bit more "finished" with a more mirror like presentation. Both of mine are excellent shavers. Blades center fine. Arrived in non shave ready condition, but honed up great.

Originally Posted by Strikur

Check out Mysteryrazor.com

I suppose they are called "Mystery Razor" because there are no identifying markings on them. The 200s that come direct from Hong Kong have the blade etch and stamp on the tang. I don't see any of that on the picture at Mystery Razor. Perhaps they got a better price by ordering some unbranded.

Maybe jerryjtr can confirm.

Originally Posted by janivar123

as for sizes atleast the 108 is a bit smaller then the rest

And my Gold Monkey is a little wider, longer and thicker in the tang than my Gold Dollar 208.