Thread: Vintage razors are a great deal at almost any cost.

My biggest concern, at least as a newbie to razors, is not knowing what to look for. Sure I can find eBay auctions that say they are selling wonderful vintage razors, but how do I know this random brand that is no longer around isn't some piece of crap?

I'd love to have a vintage razor, but I'm scared away by the idea that there are razors out on eBay that are a waste of my time and money.

Originally Posted by jcw122

but how do I know this random brand that is no longer around isn't some piece of crap?

Well, you kinda just have to take it on merit that way back when, people just didn't bother to make a piece of crap. It would have taken just as long to make a piece of crap razor as a good one, expect no one would have bought it because it wouldn't have shaved in the shop.

On topic, I only have one new razor. It was at least third hand when I got it.

There is no way I could justify paying out for a spanking new razor. I couldn't really justify paying out for a 'popular' vintage brand or a restored vintage either though.

That is, my razors generally don't look much, because i haven't spent the time to make them look much, but if you're paying 50 bucks for a shinny razor and I'm paying 5 for a dull one, is that so different from someone spending a hundred bucks on a new razor and you spending 50 on a shinny vintage?

I don't know. I guess you should buy what ever offers you the best value for money and be done with it.

That Tally-Ho is stunning.

Originally Posted by jcw122

My biggest concern, at least as a newbie to razors, is not knowing what to look for. Sure I can find eBay auctions that say they are selling wonderful vintage razors, but how do I know this random brand that is no longer around isn't some piece of crap?

I'd love to have a vintage razor, but I'm scared away by the idea that there are razors out on eBay that are a waste of my time and money.

If you want someone's opinion on arazor you see on ebay, don't be afraid to ask any of the more experienced guys (especially resto guys) if they think it might be ok. Of course just seeing pics doesn't always tell you the whole story, but you can get a good idea if you know what to look for.

PM one of the guys, or log into the IRC chat room and ask if anyone would be willing to take a look at a razor for you. I'm sure someone would be glad to take a look if you give them the auction number

Just about everyone here is very nice and helpful, so don't be afraid to ask for help!

Originally Posted by avatar1999

If you want someone's opinion on arazor you see on ebay, don't be afraid to ask any of the more experienced guys (especially resto guys) if they think it might be ok. Of course just seeing pics doesn't always tell you the whole story, but you can get a good idea if you know what to look for.

PM one of the guys, or log into the IRC chat room and ask if anyone would be willing to take a look at a razor for you. I'm sure someone would be glad to take a look if you give them the auction number

Just about everyone here is very nice and helpful, so don't be afraid to ask for help!

Good idea avatar, I'll be sure to do that! Thanks!