Thread: Best Straight for $150-250.00 Straight Razor suggestions. What do you think??

Originally Posted by JeffE

What about a TI "LeGrelot"?! These are excellent daily-use razors. They may not have the same level of history or collectability as others mentioned here, but I would say for a durable edge and a great, consistent shave, you can't do better. And you can buy them easily from either Vintage Blades or Classic Shaving.

I second the Le Grelot. I have one and it is one of my two favorites. The other being a Revisor.

The Le Grelot 3/4-full and the Revisor full are two completely different razors and it is nice to have that variety. If you were to get only one I think the Le Grelot is easier for a beginner to shave with. I can get as nice a shave with the Revisor but it takes a bit more attention to technique to avoid nicks.

This advice is from someone not too far removed from beginner status.

Le Grelot: RasurPur Online Shop - The finest tools for a perfect shave
Revisor: Home

Gentlemen,

I think we are swimming in circles here. Without a clear indication of the features the original poster requires, we might as well call this thread "Razor Wars: Return of the Chronik". Because realistically, that is what everybody should get. And who knows, maybe a broken Chronik with cracked scales can be had for USD 250 - if you're lucky, what with it having been tested as the best razor ever by someone who really knows.

You know?

Anyone mentioned Gebrüder Lützenkirchen, by the way? Also known as the holy grail of straight razors, and all that.

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

Gentlemen,

I think we are swimming in circles here. Without a clear indication of the features the original poster requires, we might as well call this thread "Razor Wars: Return of the Chronik". Because realistically, that is what everybody should get. And who knows, maybe a broken Chronik with cracked scales can be had for USD 250 - if you're lucky, what with it having been tested as the best razor ever by someone who really knows.

You know?

Anyone mentioned Gebrüder Lützenkirchen, by the way? Also known as the holy grail of straight razors, and all that.

Im not exactly looking for the details per say or any straight in particular at all. I am just interested in what you guys would personally get for the money ($150-250) if you used it to shave everyday. As long as its a straight. I would love to hear what you guys would do then go from there

Originally Posted by TrevorMiller

I am just interested in what you guys would personally get for the money ($150-250) if you used it to shave everyday.

Interesting. That is a totally different scenario. That would be 5 razors from reputable sellers in the Classifieds then.

Originally Posted by TrevorMiller

Im not exactly looking for the details per say or any straight in particular at all. I am just interested in what you guys would personally get for the money ($150-250) if you used it to shave everyday. As long as its a straight. I would love to hear what you guys would do then go from there

If I was going to invest $250 in a straight razor right at this moment I would probably go for one of Classic's new Hart razors. I am curious about them. $ are tight right now though so I am holding on to what I've got.

I would go for a Wacker in that price range.

How about this one from Max:

Vintage Straight Razors : Ern, Crown & Sword : 6/8 : Black Micarta scales

Originally Posted by TrevorMiller

Thanks guys. I was really hoping to get some quality for under $250.00. Everyone claims al their hype about their products so its great to get some true advice from you guys who are very insightful in this aspect. I respect you guys a lot. Thanks

!!!!!!!! Im looking for best shave for the money I can spend.
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My two cents is that someplace about $125.00 you begin
to pay for beauty not shave. One example you saw pass
by is the Dovo "Bergischer Löwe" that I want to call a
Dovo Love because that is how much I like the looks of
it.

But you are asking about the best shave for the money
and that tells me to guide you to the strop as much as the blade.
So shop for the pair to anchor your kit. Perhaps something like:

• The Dovo Bismark for a razor
• Russian finish leather on one side, cotton canvas on the other for your strop.

and sure you will want to touch it up.

• Balsa hone -- apply a light bit of 0.5 diamond or CrOX on it not the strop

The last part of a quality shave is the soap and brush.
Get an inexpensive brush and a variety of soaps and
creams (or a sampler).

The BEST blade stinks if it is not correctly stropped day in and day out.

Your face will tell you if the soap or cream is any good for you.

Summary the best shave is the net sum of the kit and the
strop may be more important than the blade once you get
a decent blade.

IMO, if you spend that much on your first razor, you are overspending by far.

If you have any hand skills I would suggest buying a razor for under $50 dollars with a little bit of work needed, such as some sanding or polishing and cleaning to a shiny finish. I buy razors as I am buying them for an investment aswell, that way I feel good about the whole experience from start to finish and learn what size, shape, and feel, etc.....straight razor shaving is an art. From what I have learned is that most all Solingen German made razor's sell for more than I've paid for them. With a bit of work. I'd say you will possibly go through a dozen razor's within a year's time to see what you like the most. No need to spend $250 on your first razor.