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Corny question...Which blades would you categorize as the closes likeness to this vehicle (or similar vehicle)? No frills, no exceptional beauty...but low cost, low maintenance, long life, high functionality, consistent dependability, etc. I saw a Case Red Imp in great condition for sale for about $30 and it reminded me of my little old Civic that isn't much to look at but never, ever dissapoints.
In so much as I never paid more than $50 for a razor I guess any of my six would fit into that catagory. Specifically:Quote:
Originally Posted by apples439
Simmons Hardware Keen Kutter
Case Red Imp
Duble Duck Satin Edge
Duble Duck Golden Edge
Genco Seneca Chief
Boker Red Injun 101
One caution on the Red Imp. It is apply named as it has a nasty spike point that can give you a good nick if you don't pay attention to what you are doing. With that caveat, however, it's a great shaver.
With the Imp's, it is the Case 133 (the full hollow) that has the nasty spike, the 132 ("wedge") is just a normal square point. Case Red Imp's are very well regarded, and some people collect them; I don't know if it's cause they are Case razors or just because they are great razors. Either way, I think the Case Red Imp's are more like early 90's BMW's than Honda Civics.
i like the looks of the red imps, actually i like them better than most razors.
if you're talking about vintage razors the dublduck special is probably that - cheap, plentiful and nothing fancy, but works great.
Hmm.. well a Double Arrow/Golden Dollar razor with pimped out scales and worked spine reminds me of a modded civic...
Mine would probably be...........
SR Droescher "Classic"
Simmons Hardware "Excelsior" (paid 10 bucks for it but had to put scales on it)
Dubl Duck "Satinedge"
These were all under 20 bucks. I have others in this category that need to be finished and put in service but haven't got there yet. I hope they do as well. The "Excelsior" & "Classic" I like just as much as some of the more pricey ones.
since we're talking cheap razors, i think i may have paid $20 for one of my pumas, perhaps that's a civic.
I think you might more want to look at the Entry level Dovo's and TI's
Although you can't buy a $2150 Civic (Base MSRP 1973) anymore so a $30 new razor is out too...
But they are in the same vein, entry level price, and accessories and reliable shavers
I agree with Gugi here and this is unusual. The DD special #1 is usually a consistent shaver and I have found to be very easy to handle and hone. They are also reasonable priced because there are a good number around.
Hello All!
My 'Civic' level razors would be those of George Korn. I have no complaints with them. I've been using one of them for over 30 years with no signs of getting tired. Never having owned a Civic, I can only compare them Nissan or Toyota, both of which I've driven over 300,000 miles.
quicknicker
Any off brand solingen razor. ERN, THessen Brook, ATOR, Regeldso, Geldmacher, Peaso etc. If you search "solingen razor" on ebay and are patient you can get a really nice razor cheap if you stay away from the hot names like puma, friodur, henckels dubl duck.
I like this!!! My civic would be a Henry Sears and Son's full hollow 5/8 spike point. I also have to agree with the Duck Special #1 (even though mine is all pimped out with the brass dubl duck inlay in the scales :)) Both razors were cheap (well one was free) and both shave great!!
I'm a BIG Robert Klaas (kissing cranes) guy. This 78 was had for 35 bucks shipped internationally. Honed by Sham, this thing is a ridiculous shaver. My first razor was a Klaas "AM", which I bought for 40 bucks and is also one of my favorites. They are consistently inexpensive but of exceptional quality. Nothing to look at, but soooo smooth with the right hone on it.
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Anything from Pakistan is like a rusted Yugo with no engine.
That's giving Pakistani steel lots of credit...at least a Yugo works properly for the first couple months :thinking:Quote:
Originally Posted by John Crowley
Wapienica??
I paid only $30.00 for my Northfield Cutlery razor. It gives me a good close shave the first time every time.
Nah. Wapi's a more like an old-school Lada Niva. Just a hunk of Iron Curtain steel. It does the job, but it doesn't try to look like a daisy while it's doing it.
I mean, you can clearly tell what the original Wapi's were for by looking at them. They're clinical and no-nonsense.
Please...
What we really need is something reminiscent of a John Deere 2 cylinder tractor - something like my old model A, 60 years old and still pulling. But where oh where can one find a razor with green scales?
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I would say things like the bottom end DOVO's and TI's, such as the Best Quality DOVO, are good, no frills, well made razors.
Anything in this category:
No frills
Solingen
5/8-6/8
Round Point
There are a shit ton of them out there, both in production and vintage, a lot can be had *relatively* cheap, and I have yet to find one that was truly hard to hone and didn't shave well.
My vote goes to Wapienica. Plain scales, no etching or wash, low maintenance (an occasional oil change), works great.
Yeah, that would be my vote too, with the added caveat that you never know when you may be hitting an absolute Rolls-Royce (though sometimes you've got a pretty good idea).Quote:
Originally Posted by khaos
In my opinion these are the best shavers. They represent 5 out of my 7 keepers. My dad drives an Accord (not a civic but similar) that is an amazing car with 270K+ miles and still more fun to drive than my friend's lexus, just no frills.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlanII
I think the difference between a "BMW" and a "Civic" when it comes to the Solingens is really the flair- a DD Sp #1 is the civic and the DD Gold is the BMW. They are both great cars/razors but one just has some flair. At the end of the day both have good engines/blades and are fun to use.
Just to illustrate my point here are the 5 blades. The most expensive was the Goldedge at $75. The two at the top were the cheapest at $15 each. It used to be 6 but I need cash for books so I just sold a Hoffritz, and sadly the Kiebitz at the bottom is up for sale as well- it got bumped by a Hess 42 that shaves like a dream and is a "Rolls Royce" in looks lol. The Tambour is quite nice its actually a dark Tortoise shell you just can't see it because of the crappy light.
The razors that come immediately to mind are a couple of 5/8ths spike points from Geneva Cutlery; both are plain blades with plain scales and both shave really well. The other one I thought of in relation to your question is my Le Coultre frameback. It's odd looking, with a long tang, a clunky spine and plain horn scales, but it shaves beautifully and the detachable blades get sharp if you speak to them nicely. Handsome is, I suppose, as handsome does!
Best Regards
goshawk
On this side of the world all Swedish razors are like Honda Civics (or Saab 900's). They are very common and easily available on any local net auction, flea market or antique store. They are cheap (about 5 - 15 €). Nothing wrong with their looks although no much to mention either. Easy to get sharp and excellent shavers. Made for shaving, not for showing.
I would say most any vintage German or American 5/8 or 6/8 full hollow, would fit the bill of the Honda Civic category. Most of these razors will shave as well as well as they are honed. There are some duds out there, but but they are the exceptions.
Charlie
Not really John Deer Green but here ya go.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce
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Now as for my Civic, it's pitted, plane jane scales, but wow what an edge. It more than gets the job done. 13 /16 Clauss.
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Ha! Great, now I want a John Deere razor.