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So I was playing around on eBay a few second ago looking at straight razors (still hadn't broken down and bought one) when I came across:
dubl duck GOLDEDGE STRAIGHT RAZOR & COMES SHAVE READY - eBay (item 160393247892 end time Jan-15-10 17:00:09 PST)
I don't know why but I wanted it. So I bid and won. Anyway, this will be my first razor; is it ok that the blade has been shortened? Was this a good deal? Did I get myself into something I shouldn't have? Please help...I'm a bit queezy.
Altima is a first class seller from what I have heard. I suspect it will be fine. The price certainly was right. I don't think you did badly at all.
If i remember right, Altima55's blades really are shave ready. So you should be good to go:)
Your fine. It's just short. As a matter of fact, I know that seller very well. His name is Bob Keyes. He's a top notch restorer, seller, etc...If your not happy with the blade for whatever reason, He'll take it back for sure....I'll tell you what, when you shave with it, you'll be so impressed, you'll keep it....Congratulations...You did good...
hmm, shortened and fairly worn out blade in strange scales... i wouldn't have gone for it myself.
on the plus side it's well cleaned up and should still shave pretty well.
I thougth it was shortened too.Quote:
Originally Posted by gugi
How much shorter is this blade than a normal one?
Just about 1/2-3/4 of an inch as he stated the blade was 2 inches...
Also the scales were not shortened to fit the blade...
But we try and tell all you new guys over and over not to shop on E-bay until you have been doing this awhile... The blade no doubt will be a good shaver it is after all a DD, but the razor has no true colector value at all ...
Sorry but you did ask
I appreciate your honesty. Thank you. Well, live and learn I guess. I'm glad at least you all seem to agree that it will be a good shaver.
Just curious...what are the disadvantages of a shorter blade? Less coverage so longer shave? Any increase in danger, etc...?
None it will shave fine maybe even better for you, I like smaller blades personally (not quite that small)..
I think it aesthetic mostly. My narrower blades are shorter and my wider ones are longer. And if you take a pick of a 5/8s and a 7/8s in very similar styles and enlarge one you could probably still pick em apart but you'd have to be experienced and noticeable. I dunno. I think that is what it is anyway. Same reason pc/tv screens are certain ratios- for aesthetic- golden ratio and natural numbers and all that hullabaloo.
+1 Glen I also prefer smaller blades- though that one just looks... different. As I said- golden rule number thing applies I think.
Edit: I know it is not THE golden ratio (phi= 1+sqrt(5)/2) but it is something along those lines.
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Originally Posted by BGAndrea
You got a good shaver. Bob Keyes is very reputable and I have bought 2 shave ready razors from him. I read the description of the one you bought (was watching it), and it was 100% accurate. Good buy!
I'm sorry here but I absolutely positively disagree on the "Good Buy" here
how is $61 (shipped) a good buy???
Why would any of you tell a Newb that this is a good buy???
You can BUY a real GE for that or less right now easily...
This is a cut down blade, in mis-matched, over-sized scales, I wouldn't even donate that razor to a Newb for free.. I am sorry but statements like that lead to buys like he did...
Get honest here gents... end of rant :rant:
In fact BGA ask for a refund on that one, PM me yer address, and I will send you a whole razor for free...
Wow Glen! Standing up for the newbies like none other. I love this group of guys.
Shorter blade will be less flexible, which might or might not affect shaving experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by BGAndrea
Dear Brandon,
As Glen mis-stated,,,,,the scales have been shortened and they do fit the blade. Also, while it doesn't compare in value to a full sized Goldedge with Goldedge factory scales, it does have some value in that the blade is dubl duck and therefore has more value than any shortened razor, of lesser reputation and there are a few of them around. Kinda like the dubl duck Dwarf and the Torrey little Gem, but a little shorter. In that respect it does have a purpose and value.
However, if this is your first razor, it isn't a good razor for you. If you had asked me thru the auction "Ask The Seller A Question" option, I would have steered you away from it. At the start of this post my thinking was to offer you a refund, but in thinking about it I am sure the best thing is to just give you a refund and this will work especially well since I haven't mailed it to you yet and wouldn't have until tuesday, (monday is a postal holiday) so I will send you a copy of this post, off post, and hope to hear from you. It sounds like you are having buyer's remorse and that is due to your inexperience. That comes with great acceptance and understanding on my part because we have all been there. In the meantime I will issue you a refund for the full amount you paid and hope to hear from you with a confirmation of this. You may e-mail me at rofak@hotmail.com or you may call me anytime at 615-826-0174.
While I am a member here, I don't post very often, but I do get feedback of all the very nice things that are said about my razors, the quaity of them and the nice remarks about my honesty and character. The beginning of these threads is an example of those remarks and I feel humbled with much gratitude for them and the people concerned.
I did feel the need to respond here, as well as directly to you, in view of Glen's post in relation to this particular subject, and others he has posted regrading myself and my restorations.
Hope to hear from you,
Sincerely, Bob Keyes
Like I said... Damn fine stand-up-man-shipQuote:
Originally Posted by bassguy
Thank you for posting Bob but your pics portray a huge gap between Toe and Wedge...
Therefore in my eyes they are the wrong size... but then again I am a perfectionist :)
PS: "I did feel the need to respond here, as well as directly to you, in view of Glen's post in relation to this particular subject, and others he has posted regrading myself and my restorations."
This statement is uncalled for as your restorations don't ever appear on the forum you only sell on e-bay, maybe if you contributed to the forum and helped promote Straight Razor shaving in general I could make comments about your restorations... probably even good ones !!!
Like you, I'm basically brand new to this. Only a month and a half of shaving with a straight. I am interested in what you have to say about this after you use it.Quote:
Originally Posted by BGAndrea
I have been wondering if anyone produced blades that are only 1 1/2 inches long or so. I have trouble with the mustache area with my DOVO due to it's length and thought a shorter blade would be easier to manipulate in the tight areas. I'm afraid while I'm watching my cutting in the mirror that I'm going to slice my nose with the far end of the razor or when I hold the opposite way, my cheek.
Thank you so much for agreeing to refund my money. I will certainly look at your razors in the future, when I am educated enough to make such a decision.Quote:
Originally Posted by rojake32
This was an interesting thread thanks to the more experienced folks who chimed in. As a newbie it was cool to see some guys make comments as I might have overlooked them when purchasing or just looking at a razor. It's made me look at the razor a little differently.
In the end, isn't some of this personal preference? I mean as far as the look of the scales and razor or the proportions of the blade? As far as whether it's a collector's item or a comment on the relative value of the razor, I can see that being objective.
Just my thoughts...
In the end it's where you spend your money and what's important to you.
My own feeling with your razor is that once you cut down a razor it's just not the same no matter the brand. I do agree with Glen on this.Your vendor here is a true stand-up guy with a gold plated reputation and because of that his prices are a match but that's the eboy process not him.
Probably the razor would shave just fine but the price you paid, I have to agree is not a great bargin.
A senior moderator, and by that title a spokesperson for this website, has falsely accused me of being dishonest. I stated my personal and good opinion about the razor, based on my knowledge of the person who restored it. I have no financial interest in the razor, so do not have any incentive to lie. A century ago, we would be meeting on the field of honor. Now, I can only demand a retraction about the "get honest" slur on my character. Your move, Glenn.
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Originally Posted by gssixgun
No apologies are necessary. No one is attacking the integrity of the seller, who I have known for a while as well. I do not read that your integrity is being challenged and basically we have an opinion that I agree with, to be honest, that this simply is not the kind or condition of razor that we would either recommend or call a great deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Croaker
I hope this is your last post on the subject.
Thanks,
Lynn
I wanted to make one more point on this thread and hopefully it will end there. I have bought razors from Bob and have never had a problem with any of them. I just recently picked up one from him that is a brand that I particularly like and it went into my permanent collection.
We have a lot of opinions here on this forum both from people who have been around awhile and have some significant experience and knowledge regarding straight razors, wetshaving, honing and a bunch more. We also have some folks here who just like posting. In either case, this place tries to keep an objective approach to all the areas we talk about with no special agenda's or need to personally attack any one or any product. We have but one objective here and that is to promote this wonderful art that so many of us have come to love and enjoy with honesty, integrity and credibility. SRP has always been the best place for straight razor information and continues to be just that and I hope that everyone in here is here to learn and help others get the most out of their straight razor shaving experience.
I really hate to see a thread like this and I would truly hope that the originator has learned a lesson. I hope that lesson would be to post a question like this before a purchase is made and not after.
Thanks and have fun,
Lynn
Sorry Bob, but I am closing this thread. I really don't see the need your last post here or the need for the defensiveness. I guess you didn't read my posts.
Wishing you the best,
Lynn