Thread: Recommend me a razor...

Hey guys,

I have $100 to spend. I like hollow ground razors, 5/8-6/8. Let me know what you think.

Cheers,

JF

If vintage is an option, that leaves so many choices. I don't think I could pick just one...

Actually, I can. Red Imp 133.

There's some on ebay that are shave ready...u cant go wrong with Bokers or if you want, check out the

6/8ths Boker 1/4 Hollow Razor in Red Acrylic in the classifieds (page 2)

but thats just me of course (if i had a 100$ to spend)

I'm a Boker guy as well. Can't go wrong there. I'm up to 8 of the now.

Originally Posted by TrilliumLT

I'm a Boker guy as well. Can't go wrong there. I'm up to 8 of the now.

WHAT IS IT WITH BOKERS??????what's so special about them,,,i only have one ,,,,but boy oh boy (u know the rest) although it needs honing now

Dups,

Apart from vintage razors on the 'Classifieds' page, I would recommend the Dovo Best full hollow in 5/8 or 6/8.

I have found the Dovo Bests to be first class razors

You can get them from StraightRazorDesigns for ca 80 - 85 USD.

They have a 'honing for life' offer at the moment, and that sounds like a super deal

The Dovo Specials (Tortoise) are also very fine razors - I have one in 6/8 and it is a lovely shaver.

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

For $100 you could get a couple of old Sheffields, you might luck out on a DD Goldedge (I saw one go for about $80 the other day) or you could get a new razor like a DOVO Blackstar.

Choices, choices...!

For my two cents (or your $100), I'd say go with any well-known brand in the SRD classifieds. You can't go wrong with a well honed vintage. Caution: eBay 'shave ready' razors are not always shave ready.

I snatched a 6/8 Hollow ground razor with Max scales from B&B! My first shot with a W&B!

Thanks for the great suggestions guys!

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