Thread: Kriegar just to have?

For 10$ you can get a blade that at least has a chance of restoration, good use and something you can be proud of for years to come.

No I didn't buy. Figured I'd get this shave kit I saw

Yeah, I fell for the cheap price and nice pic in an online catalogue. My first razor was a Kriegar and trying to shave with it was a painful experience . I haven't looked at it since I started str8 shaving. I pulled it out after reading this thread and I definitely see what everybody is talking about. I have no honing experience but can see the horrible grind in the razor. It may have only been nine bucks but I wish I had put that money toward something better. Even a walmart boar's brush would have been a better buy. I have worn mine out and still use it while I have never found a good use for the Kreigar!

Originally Posted by prezdead

It was only like $10. I doubt there's any razor you can shave with for that little of money

You would be very surprised. I have picked up good blades for that price. Granted they required some work, but so do some blades for over 100 dollars.

I have found several $10 razors that are really nice pieces that don't need restoration including a mint Tuckmar for $1 that I got at an antique show. I also got a 6/8 Worcester razor that had never been honed and in perfect condition for $8 and it shaves beautifully. They're out there, keep looking. Junk belongs in the landfill and they're full enough.

Originally Posted by DaveStraight

I have found several $10 razors that are really nice pieces that don't need restoration including a mint Tuckmar for $1 that I got at an antique show. I also got a 6/8 Worcester razor that had never been honed and in perfect condition for $8 and it shaves beautifully. They're out there, keep looking. Junk belongs in the landfill and they're full enough.

man i wish i had that kind round here. Every place Ive looked they have crappy ones for ALOT