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I found this razor on eBay, and somebody tell me, is this worth to buy?
This is a A 13/16” Sheffield Army Straight Razor by J. Heiffor *#
Thank you!
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Do you understand the term ''SUBJECTIVE?''
Is it worth to buy? What a question. That would depend upon so many variables that the reader could never answer that question from your point of view.
If I didn't already have more razors that plates to eat off, the price was 'right,' its purchase wouldn't impair my bills, there wasn't someone's birthday coming up etc, then yeh, I'd consider buying it, why not. Its not a bad looking razor, neither is it an inferior brand.
Look, Scipio, I only put the question here is it worth to buy this razor or not, and is this a good razor, nothing else.
So, there is no needs yell on me via message and depreciate someone who is sciolist of razors.
If you'd read about razors here, or even looked around the site, you'd see that razors made in Sheffield (as this one is) are generally very good shavers.
Or simply googled the brand http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...n-heiffor.html
Thank you.
In Doyle's first edition of 1980 when common razors were listed at $1.00 value the Heiffor was listed at $10.00. Krulmholz said they were SCARCE. I do not know how they shave but I do not have one in my collection of near 500. I would buy it if the price was right.
Blade has some pitting. It looks like it was restored. No pitting near the edge. Edge seems OK.
If you don.t mind the pitting it's worth to buy.
There's only pics of one side of the blade. Just make sure you know how the other side looks before you bid.
I understand your request and also that the Queen's English is not necessary to do so. I understand that you are in Croatia and you do not use English primarily. Your question would obviously mean "Is this razor worth buying?" and not a question of value. I have this razor. It is SUPER heavy! I managed to get a fine edge on it and it really blows hair off! Great steel.(and HEAVY!) I like mine!:tu
This forum does not do appraisals, so your question of "worth" would not appropriate, but since you made no mention of a price associated with it, Scipio was correct in declaring it to be a subjective question.
Is it a good razor? Yes, it is clean, has uniform spine wear and a nice smile, and has perfectly good scales. There is some pitting that affects its aesthetics but not its function.
From the backround it looks as if thats a razor offered by Taylors 1000. Tony does an excellent job of describing the razors' condition and every razor I have gotten from him has been exactly as described. As far as value, it hasn't been determined yet if the price is not known. I find Sheffield razor great smooth shavers.
I second that. Taylors1000 sells good stuff and ships it fast. He also does a good job of providing honest assessments of the razors he sells. I consider him to be an extremely reputable vendor.
Looks good to me.
I ask the seller to show me the other side of blade, and here is pic. On the point of blade is a really bad scratch, or something else, I don't know.... looks like the little part on point is missing...
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I think it is just a fingerprint and reflection off the end of the blade. I still think it is fine.
I respectfully agree! Get it!....or not!Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
Should be a good razor, if the price suits you.
+Sz
I hope you guys are right about the fingerprint. Damage or fingerprint: she will be a nice shaver.
Well, if there is any doubt about it being a fingerprint, though there is none in my mind, I'm certain that Taylors1000 will answer the question.
You can probably safely assume that this razor is going to be "worth" more to you now, if you end up getting it. Those that use ebay and had not seen it before will see it now.
Buying razors on ebay requires ninja like stealth and a fat wallet.
I totally agree with you. :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by aeon
Yes but only if the price was right.
Expect to have to send it out a couple times
for honing so keep some bucks handy for
that.
It is difficult to get a bargain on eBay....
I am convinced that folk get a better value
from the classified here.
You also sound like a beginner so be sure
to look at the wiki here and the beginner advice.
A quality strop is an important purchase. Like the
razor you will use the strop each time you shave.
So not the cheapest or the most expensive. Something
middle of the road in price.
As for soap you can start with a ten dollar
boar brush and an assortment of shave soap or creams.
You will eventually want a quality badger brush
but that can be shopped for.
Again, look at the wiki here and the beginner advice.
Thank you, Tom, for information. Yes, I'm begginer. I started shaving with razor since a year, and, truly, till now, my knowledge about SR and all about shaving are 35-40%.
Well, I have a basic equipment for shaving, but, from seasoned vendors.
At the momment, I have SR - Griffon XX60, Ern. C Friedrich 5/8, Fanger 505 Solingen 4/8 and GD 208. From strops I have DOVO XL Solingen and Kanayama Cordovan strop 30k. Brushes.... 2 Badger and 2 Boar brush, AS OBR and shaving soap Proraso. From stones have Naniwas 1k, 3k, 8k and 10k.
I think, for beginner is really enough for now.... but, who knows, I just bidding for 5th SR on eBay. :-)
Just remember that having more straights wont make you better at using them :tuQuote:
Originally Posted by darklife
I know... my shaving technique is still really awful. :-) Every shave finished with cuts (chin, neck, lip ...). It seems henceforth better, I hope! :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by aeon
i like it its a big chopper
aeon... said it well.Quote:
Originally Posted by darklife
A 100 razors will not make you shave 100x better.
(I tried it).:)
Lather with great energy!
Shave, strop and hone slowly and smoothly with precision.
Your part of the world has some great shave creams
and soaps so keep your eyes open.
As for razors shop with care. Do look in
the local second hand markets. There is nothing
like picking a razor up and inspecting it in person.
I will post a pix of the $20 find I made the other
day.... a 7+/8 W&B.