Thread: The Frowning Blade :(

if you could post pics we would be able to tell you more about the razor condition.
IMHO for the money you can get a NOS razor in perfect condition. Check out Revisor for example:
Schulze Messer

Price seems a bit high to me as well, there are a lot of razors that can bought for that amount that would be ready to save with like in the classified's...many new ones are available as well.

Just saw a Boker Waldorf for sale in the Classifieds for $75, so I will agree that the price seems high.

Check out the spine too. Many times there will be corresponding excessive wear from the center out each way on the spine. I have tackled a couple of those and learned to avoid them to begin with.

Hi vvti714,
Check out the following thread
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...avy-blade.html
What you were looking at seems a bit of a high price, to me.
I'd be looking in the classifieds here for a new razor, if that's what you want
I personally prefer to restore a vintage blade to it's former glory, however, we are all different.
Enjoy the ride, whichever way you go

This PDF 1961 barber manual excerpt here from the SRP Wiki help files gives good info on avoiding frowns.

THANKS!! i really appreciate yalls help in this forum! The owner of the antique shop wont budge from his prices.. i wont bother though the spine needs work not to mention the frown and the MOP on the tang is cracked..about the only thing thats worth it are the scales but for 175 he's nuts..

Good call....IMHO