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

hmmm the Bismark spike point looks nice too.

I want to buy, at least, one new Dovo from SRD during the lifetime honing promotion. I had settled on the Bergischer Lowe, but now I'm less certain
I have a couple weeks to think about it still, so no huge rush.

My new Boker is a round point. I thought I might like them, and I do, but I kind of prefer the squarish point on my vintage Bengal. It is easier to get under the nose with the tip. That's why I'm leaning towards the BL. It's pretty and one of only two Dovos that aren't round points on SRD. I'll keep shaving with the round point Boker and see if the shape grows on me.

This thread has given me a lot of ideas of razors I'd like to get later on, but I don't want to miss the opportunity to grab a Dovo while I can get free honing

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

Chaps,

May I gently draw your attention to this thread: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...azor-what.html (yes, shameless plug for my own rambling thoughts...). I think the term "best" may be quite misleading because, as you will see in this thread, definitions of "good" vary widely.

Just for the record, I own both a http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...6-8-black.html (thanks, Lynn!), and a http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...her-loewe.html. Given the choice between the two of them, I would, without any hesitation, go for the Bismarck. Which goes to show how differently we judge the characteristics of a razor.
So, coming back to my initial reply to the original poster's question, I think that recommendations for a price range covering basically every razor available in the market are pretty much useless, unless you specify what characteristics you are looking for in particular. Which, incidentally, the original poster never did.

You made a very similar comment before . This Is what I wrote back.

"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

"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"

Yes, and I still maintain that the question is difficult to answer, if at all. Every razor is potentially an everyday shaver. The price range gives you access to everything except some hyped vintage razors, or custom made ones.

So basically, you are asking what the "best razor" is, and that question is more or less impossible to answer, cf the other thread. I understand the background of the question, but I do not think it a helpful one, as there is no way to extrapolate from one person's experience with a razor, the notable exception being consistency as suggested by Glen. In which case Joel's Chronik wins, because it does not need honing, ever.

Regards,
Robin

Lol. Big LOL. If you asked 50 people on this forum, you would get 50 different answers. If you're still curious, by all means, don't stop, but if your aim is to get a consensus, might as well stop now.

Originally Posted by TrevorMiller

You made a very similar comment before . This Is what I wrote back.

"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"

$250 is a lot of options, everyone has made good suggestions. Someone mentioned that you should spread that out to make sure you get other quality products. I think a good brush is equally as important as the strop and razor and soap/cream. I had a cheapo brush for sometime and I hated the thing. I eventually upgraded to a silvertip and I have enjoyed the shaving process much much more.

Anyway, I am still a newbie and have not shaved with too many razors but I would get either a Filly or a nice Dubl Duck simply according to their reputations. Or you could get a couple razors from the classifieds to figure out your preferences. Either way its hopeless, you will eventually end up with a dozen or so razors at least anyway. Good luck.

Originally Posted by flampen85

Anyway, I am still a newbie and have not shaved with too many razors but I would get either a Filly or a nice Dubl Duck simply according to their reputations.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: That is a really good way to burn money. There are simply too many good razors out there to waste money on brand names.

Whatever.

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: That is a really good way to burn money. There are simply too many good razors out there to waste money on brand names.

Amen and Amen!

Avoid the "Razor of the Month" and those that are priced more on name. Not that Ducks and Fillys are not great shavers, but there are so many equally as good Solingen razors that can be had for $120 to $130.

I've recently purchased NOS pre Dovo Bismarck and a pre WWII Carl Schlieper for these prices and I guarantee they will shave every bit as well as a Duck Goldedge.

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: That is a really good way to burn money. There are simply too many good razors out there to waste money on brand names.

Whatever.

I have to agree and disagree with this statement. Yes it is burning money because better/equal razors exist for a lot less. But as I've been shaving, my grip has been evolving towards the brand name shavers. I have a few that aren't but the trend is even on the non-brand names towards things like inlay, bolsters, etc.

If you really like Solingen blades, DD's aren't that much of a waste- they're great shavers and look great.

On the other hand, at the end of the day, I will 100% agree with BeBerlin- who's to say your preference won't be sheffield full wedges? Then a DD is a COMPLETE waste. What I did and will advise people to do as long as I live is acquire/try a lot of different blades. What kind and how many depends on your budget, but I literally have blades in 1/16th increments from 3/8s to 8/8s (though I think I have since sold my 7/16ths and 11/16ths), and I have grinds from singing hollow to near wedge. All but 4 cost less than $20. Since this I now know what I like, and have spent more money on blades I know I will like that also have glitz.

Originally Posted by khaos

I have to agree and disagree with this statement. Yes it is burning money because better/equal razors exist for a lot less. But as I've been shaving, my grip has been evolving towards the brand name shavers.

I was going to say "big" brand names, but actually, I do not consider Filarmonica a big brand name. It's just the latest rave, and it will pass. Or maybe not, depending on how many people buy these things, driving prices through the roof to create a self fulfilling prophecy.

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: That is a really good way to burn money. There are simply too many good razors out there to waste money on brand names.

Whatever.

Thanks Robbin. I see what your saying. Everyones preference will vary greatly. Being new It's hard to know where to jump in. What are some of the razors without the big brand you speak of? ...if you will. Thanks Robbin