where can I find a dubl duck razor? I really want one but cant seem to find any
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where can I find a dubl duck razor? I really want one but cant seem to find any
Ebay, or the classifieds, fact there was one that sold today i think, also maybe your local antique shop perhaps?
They're not too easy to come across in good or NOS condition. I have one now but it took me a while to find it. It's in my album. I believe it is an 11/16ths.
They're no longer in production. You can check Ebay and some restorer's.
Here's one for you: dubl duck Goldedge - Soliongen, Germany (Wide Blade) - Detailed item view - Our Online Shop
Be prepared to lay out some cash.....
I'd say your best bet is looking locally. There are tons of DD's out there, so you're bound to find one sooner or later. My best advice would be don't fall into the trap of spending too much on one. They are nice shavers, but they are also very common.
Probably on Eboy there are dozens of them at any given time. Many like the Special #1 were very common razors.
Max has an unusual goldedge for sale: Vintage Custom Straight Razors And Honing Services
Be careful who you send it to for honing. I have a "near mint" Dubl Duck Goldedge, unhoned, that still had the gold on the tang and was beautiful. Sent it to an unscrupulous merchant (not a SRP vendor!) and never heard from him or my razor again. I'd had two previous transactions with the guy that went fine so I had no reason to suspect him. But he has not replied to e-mails, eBay vendor messages…I'm thinking of making a call to the police station in his town just to see what happens.
I guess he liked my Goldedge too much. They seen to make people a little crazy. That started me on the habit of fully photographing every nice razor I buy. I imagine it's already for sale somewhere.
If you find a nice one, be careful to send it to reputable, reliable people for any work done.
This is true. I was fortunate to find a good craftsman and have sent him @ 6-8 of my razors to be worked on over a period of months for various reasons. He never disappoints.Quote:
Originally Posted by LawsonStone
Are they significantly better than other vintage Solingen makers?
Has anyone used an unbranded vintage blade that just has 'SOLINGEN' stamped on its tang that shaves as well as a Duck?
I don't think there is any objective way to measure this, so "yes" and "no" are both equally correct answers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scipio
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Originally Posted by Scipio
No. They aren't. I'd just search "solingen razor" on ebay and buy another brand that is in great shape for less money when you see one you really like. For example I got an absolutely untouched mint condition 7/8 ATOR in it's box (also in mint condition) for $85, and it looks and shaves like a dream.
They are both equally incorrect answers, says the glass half empty guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
Of course they're better, There's two little ducks on it.....Cmon'
That's exactly my point. I don't think any one particular brand from the vintage days of Solingen is head and shoulders above the rest, or, more accurately in my opinion, given my experience with many; they are all as great as each other. Saying that, I have not tried a Duck and don't intend to for those prices either. Frankly they don't do alot for me aesthetically and I think its crazy that they go for such fortunes, or certainly in excess of $200 dollars a piece in good condition. To me the justice just is not there.Quote:
Originally Posted by HNSB
But then again, we all like different things and I'm not knocking anyone for wanting a Duck. It just annoys me that every time I see one (or a Filarmonica) on the bay, with ages left for that matter, they are always sky high.
I get the feeling that the majority of the time it is people who aren't well informed on them and have a greatly distorted opinion of them.
I mean really, the guys that really know their razors spend all their money on hones, surely? I'm all about the rocks! It's not the razor, its how well you can hone it!
It's only annoying if you want one. ;PQuote:
Originally Posted by Scipio
It's not that you can say brand x is better than brand y because as you go from razor to razor there are variations within the brand. You could pick up a no name razor that is outstanding and a TI that shaves terrible. There are just differences within the manufacturing process and in the consistancy from sample to sample. I think with some of the brands like DD or Puma the razors just seem to be consistantly great and they hone up pretty easy and straightforward so it's the right combination of factors that's sets these razors apart and it's why they are in demand.
However that doesn't mean you can't find plenty of great razors out there for a song that are lessor known.
hi guys thanks for the replies. I think ebay might be my only option. sucks living in australia not much in razors here.
Hi guys,
I'm writing to update you on my search for those lil duckies. so far I bought 3:
1 - special no1
1- goldedge
1 - wonderedge
still waiting to receive the last two :)
PICS!!! :D
here you go
You did well on this one, I think. Good price for that razor assuming it is in very good condition. Take care who you send it to for honing. They have a way of not getting home when sent to people who are not reputable. I guess some folks can't resist!
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Originally Posted by BuddyRockefella
oh no. just bought another goldedge :).
I'm going to end up with a 7 day set soon :P