Thread: Modified Gold Dollar

Originally Posted by Martin103

Learning to hone on a razor with geometry problem is probably not the best advice. it is wonderful that you like your GD and can enjoy the shave, that said you can put ivory scales, work the spine, goldleaf it, and in the end its still a GD. I dont see anybody given up their Friodor or
Doble Temple to get a GD. Besides GD have no soul........

Lonerider, I hope you don't misinterpet my intentions. I thank you for your candor and efforts!
I leave and unsubscribe with this.
A Gold Dollar 66:




And, the ever-omni-present Henckels 66:

66 is, as 66 does!

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Just for clarification, before I start moving posts.... Hint Hint

The problem with the GD razors on SRP comes from exactly what we are seeing develop in this thread, they are inconsistent therefore the back and forth begins with "They are great shavers and you can learn stuff on them" -vs- "Better then half of them have serious issues that require that honing must start with a Dremel"

Therefore after countless debates hashing over the exact same argument all the GD debates have been moved to this thread


http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...ld-dollar.html

It started in 2008 it has 5 + years of the same statements over and over and over so please stop saying the same things here in this thread.

Thank You
Glen- Senior Mod SRP

Thanks Glen, I agree.

It seems that whether a Titan or a Gold Dollar we are talking about inconsistent cheap razors.

If you want to experiment with a cheap razor try a GD.

For the cost of a Titan, I would rather pick a vintage razor of known quality.

Just my $0.02

Originally Posted by Lonerider

My Gold Dollar 66 is one of my best shavers.

Sorry to hear that.

Originally Posted by kwlfca

Sorry to hear that.

Thank you for making my day!

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Just for clarification, before I start moving posts.... Hint Hint

The problem with the GD razors on SRP comes from exactly what we are seeing develop in this thread, they are inconsistent therefore the back and forth begins with "They are great shavers and you can learn stuff on them" -vs- "Better then half of them have serious issues that require that honing must start with a Dremel"

Therefore after countless debates hashing over the exact same argument all the GD debates have been moved to this thread


http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...ld-dollar.html

It started in 2008 it has 5 + years of the same statements over and over and over so please stop saying the same things here in this thread.

Thank You
Glen- Senior Mod SRP

Why doesn't the GD cause this kind on insanity on other forums? It's like bring up religion or politics here.

Originally Posted by Lonerider

Why doesn't GD cause this kind on insanity on other forums? It's like bring up religion or politics here.

Who knows and at this point who cares. They are not everyone's favourite flavour is all. That is normal in most things.

Bob

Originally Posted by Lonerider

Why doesn't GD cause this kind on insanity on other forums? It's like bring up religion or politics here.

My answer would be that it is because SRP values expertise over soapboxes for everyone.
But I'm sure that you will find alternative answers, especially on other forums.

Yeah! So, I'm pretty excited today, I just got my first straight razor in the mail from China after a month+ wait. Bought it off eBay and paid $31.99 with free shipping. It came shave ready sharpened and with some work done to smooth out the heel, apparently done by a "master". And it came with a free little leather sheath to store it. Scales are cheap plastic, and I'll probably replace them with wood someday.

Here's the link the the eBay auction: Vintage Straight Razor Handmade Cut Throat Gold Dollar 800 Shave Ready vs Dovo | eBay

Do you think I got a reasonable deal, or should I have bought something else? I heard Gold Dollar is a decent starter blade, and the 800 is one of the best models they make. I'm pretty impressed, the blade almost rings when I touch it. Its carbon steel from what I understand, so I'll have to take good care to oil it.

I haven't bought any other supplies yet, no strop, oils, creams, soaps, whetstone or anything. Any suggestions on what to buy?

Is it possible to try it out tomorrow just using regular shave gel? Or should I wait until I have the whole kit to give it a go?

Thanks.

Well, put it this way...

Master Shifu, who supposedly honed your razor, is a character in the Disney movie, Kung Fu Panda.

So, do you trust that he did the best possible job? The fifth photo in the ebay listing shows that the "Master" honed on the stabilizer. Oops.

Oh, well, you bought it and now we'll help you learn how to use it.

You absolutely need a strop. Get that ASAP as you need to strop before every shave. Yes, you CAN use regular shave gel but I guarantee that a brush, mug, and shaving soap will give you MUCH better lather. Figure out the shave before bothering with buying any hones.

I say jump right on that baby,,,,, if I had a GD 800, I'd be in the shave den right now.