Hey all,
I've been looking at a vintage Puma Solingen razor thats up for purchase. Before going ahead with it, I wanted to get a feel of what other members thought about Puma razors.
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Hey all,
I've been looking at a vintage Puma Solingen razor thats up for purchase. Before going ahead with it, I wanted to get a feel of what other members thought about Puma razors.
go ahead and if you don't like it please sell it to me.I 've got two puma in my rotation of three str8s and I think that the 89 model is a real master piece…Quote:
Originally Posted by teemus
also 91 and gold model shaves very well but,in my opinion,nothing compares the 89 model…:dropjaw:
Pumas are fantastic razors and give top-knotch shaves. You really can't go wrong if you find one in good shape...
Agreed. I have several Puma's. They're all great shavers, and they take an edge like nobody's business. My Puma Gold is one of my favorite shavers.
Puma razors are among a select group of razors that are regarded as the best of the best and the prices usually reflect that. I have 3 myself.
Add me to the fan club. They are among my absolute favorite shavers.
I too love my Puma razors ...... and my Puma/dubl ducks .... :cool:
No-brainer. If it's in good or serviceable condition just buy it :)
Puma razors, as already mentioned, one of the best razors made and my daily shaver.
The only reason I'm hesitant about buying the razor is that there is some pitting near the blade. I'm very very new to straight shaving and cannot hone and would have no idea how to handle a situation where the pitting got worse or rust took to the blade. I'll post a picture or two.
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You can't tell from pics how deep pitting goes but worth a gamble at the right price.
A lot of pitting and rust at the very edge. It's a real gamble.
i would pass.
in the other hand if price is very low you may gamble.gl
To the OP, in case you're not aware of it .... the concern with the pitting is more than cosmetic when it is near the edge. If it is in the bevel and it is too deep the edge will crumble to swiss cheese where the pits are as you try to hone to good metal. You might get lucky if the pitting is shallow and get through to good steel. That is the gamble. :gl:
Thanks for all the advice! I opted to not go for it.
