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11-24-2009, 12:22 AM #1Senior Member
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Which razor to buy?? Input please
Christmas gift for my paw -in -law.
Ok I have been given the family job of picking the right "first" straight for him. I have $140 to work with and have found these 4 maybe 5 choices. He has expressed to me before of wanting a great "vintage" shaver. I would like to try to stick with NOS items unless someone has something that is in pristine condition and can guarrentee a very sharp edge. here are my choises are so far.
john at shaving shop
Cracked Ice otto busch
Boker
Classic Shaving
One of the first three on this page
All of these are German I believe so all will be good shavers. However, I am looking for the best value with the best shave and even the best resale.
Have at it guys, give me your opinions.
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11-24-2009, 12:25 AM #2Straight Shaver Apprentice
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Just a thought, but you might want to check out the Revisor site. They have some great stuff in the 5/8 and 6/8 widths that fall towards the $100-$150 range. And they are apparently great razors, though I didn't end up getting one.
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11-24-2009, 12:28 AM #3Senior Member
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I would go for the Boker or the Otto Busch out of that bunch.
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11-24-2009, 12:33 AM #4Straight Shaver Apprentice
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Side note: I would go for the Boker of that bunch. I love the look of the Edelweiss.
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11-24-2009, 12:34 AM #5The Assyrian
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Gentlemen,
Of the razors you have mentioned I own only the Boker. It is a lovely razor and a great shaver. The Otto Bush cracked ice looks good, too. Since I own the Boker and love the way it shaves, I recommend that. The others might be good razors, too, but my experience is only with the Boker. Thus my recommendation.
Regards,
Obie
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11-24-2009, 12:40 AM #6Junior Member
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German blades are my favorites, Sheffield is close second. A 6/8 or 5/8 is great to start with. I guess my vote would then go for Classic Shaving...
There's always the classified...
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11-24-2009, 12:50 AM #7Straight Shaver Apprentice
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True, but he said he is looking for NOS...
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11-24-2009, 12:53 AM #8Junior Member
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Yes, I saw it as a preference but yes.
Originally Posted by DPflaumer
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11-24-2009, 03:13 AM #9Senior Member
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I'm partial to this one. I bought a Henckles 8/8 Friodur NOS from John and it's a great shaver. He honed it himself and he stands by his work. Originally Posted by krisbarger
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11-24-2009, 03:16 AM #10Senior Member
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Yes cable I agree. I have a 7/8 Friodur. I love it, John takes care of his customers.
Have you got the Otto Busch?
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