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

Hi,
Firstly You guys are very insightful and I would love to know what you all think.I am looking for a straight razor for ~ $150 - 250. There are so many out there that are beautiful however my main focus right now is finding the best straight out there for the price I can afford. I want a blade that will last me a very long time,give a great cut and wont let me down. Im willing to trade history for quality if you will and hopefully get a nice looking blade in the end. Anybody have anything for me? Suggestions?

I very much appreciate your suggestions,insight and time




Trevor Miller
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Welcome aboard mate! It's matter of preference. As of now Japanese straights are best for me. Check OLD_SCHOOL's thread

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Don't forget to check out the Classifieds as there's several members here who have shave-ready razors for sale and in remarkable condition. Trust that I too purchased my razors from Classifieds. I don't know you and not sure if straight razor may not be for you. I remember awhile back one member wanting a Japanese straight so bad. He finally got one and decided it wasn't for him. He still straight shaves but Japanese straight wasn't for him. Perhaps it was too hard. That's beside the point.

I don't know if you have all that money to blow but at same time I wouldn't want fellow brother to waste his money on something that might not be suitable. Only you will know that. In essence, it doesn't matter if Japanese works best for me or these other brands. The bottom line is they have to work for you and fit your style of shaving. Your face and style is different form rest of us. There's myriad of razor styles, grinds to name few and therein lies steel, scale, weight differences etc...

If you must go through ebay, get the cheap ones you can practice stropping/honing on the $20-$30. Even the latter can be had from Classifieds that's even better than one's at auction. Best of luck

you are asking tough question. If you want to spend your money which will bring you more money in long run i would be agre e 100% with beberlin.buy 2 razors from srd and you set forevere. Now if you are looking for best shaver in range of 250.00 that is a different .there a lot more options out there. Many ti .dd wondereedge.so on son

Simply put, buy a Filarmonica. You will experience a shave like no other. ........................ Tell me I was wrong after you buy one..............
I have two and can't wait until they roll into my rotation. My barber is 75 years old from Venezuela and shaves with a Filarmonica everyday. He swears by the Filly..........

Get one... Jerry

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.

So guys If you do not mind.. please do continue to let me know what you guys would get with my budget.

I can not tell you guys how much your input means to me. You guys are the best!


Thanks

Trevor
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Personally I would find a 5 or 6/8 Wade and Butcher, Wostenholm or Rodgers with a 1/4 hollow grind for about 50-80 dollars, then have it restored to shave readiness, polished and rescaled in either horn or dark hardwood.

Or perhaps a vintage Solingen blade and do the same.

This is totally achievable within your price range and you will have something customised.

I just find Dovos quite boring, and for the money you may dispense on a top one, you could have a Sheffield blade in handsome scales.

I bought a Dovo at first and if I could go back I know which route Id take second time round.

Originally Posted by TrevorMiller

!!!!!!!! Im looking for best shave for the money I can spend.

Trevor, it would be most helpful if you could specify your request. As it is, there is absolutely no valid answer. "What is the best razor for a budget that will basically get me any razor?" is a bit like asking "What car should I get between USD 30 and 50k?"

Some questions that will help us narrow your the search for you:

1. What is your level of experience? Complete beginner?
2. Again, what is your current setup?
3. As far as the razor itself is concerned:
   
   1. Restored vintage, NOS (New Old Stock), or current production?
   2. Preferred blade style?
   3. Preferred scale materials?

There are more than 600 razors in the Category:Straight Razor Database - Straight Razor Place Wiki - if you could point out a preferred style, that would also help.

And yes, with your current budget, you can also get one of the RHDJ (Razor Hype Du Jour) ones. In order of appearance, that would be Wade & Butcher, Dubl Duck, and - lately - Filarmonica. A pretty good way to burn at least 30% of your money, unless you get a really, really good deal (like these while they lasted).

Uhm...thats like asking whats the best meal I can get - everyone will have a different opinion based on their experiences, skill level, and other factors.

You might want to provide a bit more detail about yourself and your straight razor shaving history in order to get any worthwhile recommendations.

If you want to look at a great selection in all sizes and point combos, shaving shop has an awesome assortment in your price range. Everything from the basic Boker to Wackers and even Bartmann. Alternately you could get two new dovos from Straightrazordesigns and never have to worry about honing again. Then when you know what you like/want you can pick up something new and pass the dovos on to a newbie or keep them yourself.

There are also a number of nice looking swedish razors in the classifieds along with the usual gems. You can pretty much bet that anything on there that says shave ready will be.

Now that I know what I like, if I had $250 right now I would get a Bergishe Löwe hands down. I think it is an absolutely beautiful razor. But that's just me.

I'd go with the DOVO Bismarck that BeBerlin suggested.

I have one and its an absolutely brilliant shaver, maybe even my best, and the shoulderless design looks great!

I cant recommend them enough!