Thread: Suggestions??

I am going to spend $200 to $260 or so on a razor today. I have had my eye on a Hart razor and I can't really decide given all the choices out there. What in the world am I going to do? LOL

Some of my razors:
I have a Friodur I love, Wacker 1/4 grind, Dovo 55, and a TI I am trying to sell that I might just end up keeping.

Give me some Ideals as to what might be out there. I am doing this because I just want to make sure I have thought of everything before I pull the trigger on the Hart. I like 6/8 and larger. I really don't mind what grind, I like my full hollows and 1/4 grinds.

I would keep my eye on the classifieds I can't believe this is still here . Don't even hesitate and beats most any brand I know of.

Please forgive my ignorance. Can you tell me about this brand? I know know nothing about this razor.

FWE is ,IMHO, the equal of any Filly or duck. The special (what that razor is) was their top of the line , along with the Leader. If I didn't have a couple of each I would have bought that myself. Would have anyway but $ are tight. The old barbers in NJ 25 years ago told me that ducks and FWE were the razors to look for and IME they were correct.

BTW, I don't know the seller or have any interest in whether it sell or doesn't but I would take it over 10 harts.

Indeed, Jimmy, but it's CONUS only so that's a barrier to some.

Originally Posted by JimR

Indeed, Jimmy, but it's CONUS only so that's a barrier to some.

Ahh- so I'd buy it, PM the seller and offer to pay shipping if it was me .... or PM first and see what he says. IME offering international shipping drastically improves sales. Weak US dollar is a real incentive.

If you could be patient you probably would find a great vintage razor for that amount. I paid $30 more than you limit on a perfect 7 day set of Boker's in ivory. Odds are that you will not find one of them but there are so many other great deals out there if you can wait. I don't have any new custom razors so I can't speak to your option but I am pleased with all my vintage razors and all but a few were less than your limit. Jimmy's suggestion is a good one. I have a few and they are great shavers.

I did it. I can't wait, I will prob send it to get it honed though. I really would like to get new scales on it cuz they are warped.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

FWE is ,IMHO, the equal of any Filly or duck. The special (what that razor is) was their top of the line , along with the Leader. If I didn't have a couple of each I would have bought that myself. Would have anyway but $ are tight. The old barbers in NJ 25 years ago told me that ducks and FWE were the razors to look for and IME they were correct.

BTW, I don't know the seller or have any interest in whether it sell or doesn't but I would take it over 10 harts.

It looks like you won on two fronts: You scored an excellent vintage razor, and spent much less than you were prepared to on a new production model. Congrats!

I will still get me a hart...They just look cool to me.