Thread: dubl duck size question

That's way too much for a goldedge. Wonderedges are more sought after and they arent that expensive. I would check the sold section of the classfieds to see what they have been going here....in shave ready condition. I'm pretty sure one got sold a short time ago.

Originally Posted by Ryan82

Honestly, that extra 1/8" won't make much of a practical difference, other than the fact a larger razor can scoop additional lather. It becomes personal preference, but both are fine razors and at those prices I wouldn't have a problem sacrificing an eighth of an inch to save well over $100. The 5/8 will do you just fine. JMHO.

Oh, FYI - in the wetshaving community we don't call it 3/4", it's 6/8. Don't ask why, it's just the way it is....

IMO, the larger blades are easier to strop, easier to keep the blade on the strop and not lift the spine. I prefer 6/8 or larger on everything, but that's just me. I might sacrifice an eighth of an inch to save $100 too, but then again, if you have OCD like I do, that 1/8 of an inch makes all the difference in the world...

What makes the goldedge what it is, is the gold.

If you are going to do a restore and clean it up and go to the trouble of redoing the enamel on the name you should have it replated too. To me it just doesn't look right-real half a**ed job.

Of course I'm sure it's still a great shaver.

Originally Posted by jcsixx

Wonderedges are more sought after and they arent that expensive...

Are you referring to a Wonderedge in good-to-great condition???

Better check again, mate...

Originally Posted by Ryan82

Are you referring to a Wonderedge in good-to-great condition???

Better check again, mate...

I have two wonderedges. One was in excellent condition and it wasn't $300. I think it was $225.

"Mint" is something that some people put in their ice tea and " Minty" is the way that it makes the tea taste...Thats about it for those two words.I never trust them ! Just educate yourself, Which you are doing.Thats the right way. ALWAYS ask questions of the seller if you arent satisfied with the way things are represented.Make sure you have several pictures of the edge and of BOTH sides from heel to toe................Good Luck.....Sounds as if you are completely on the right track !

Originally Posted by jcsixx

I have two wonderedges. One was in excellent condition and it wasn't $300. I think it was $225.

Consider yourself lucky, but hardly typical. These two ads clearly show that Wonderedge prices are not on the decline.

Originally Posted by Ryan82

Consider yourself lucky, but hardly typical. These two ads clearly show that Wonderedge prices are not on the decline.

Those prices are wayyyyy excessive. Are those blades NOS? Those are grimreaper prices. I guess $300 isn't totally horrible if the razor is in excellent shape. I wouldn't pay that. Mine are excellent shavers, but they aren't that much better than the goldedges or even the common satinedges.

Originally Posted by jcsixx

I guess $300 isn't totally horrible if the razor is in excellent shape. I wouldn't pay that.

lol - No kidding, I wouldn't pay that either!

(I didn't pay anywhere near those prices for mine, and it's a rare 7/8)

youve got to careful- I saw the blades you are talking about,and passed, however I saw a "Minty" NOS Filharmonica (sic) and in the pictures you could see the hone ware and told him so,and got an answerin broken english, and that was bogus as I have communicated with him before,and got the answer "What ees this hone ware???" so be CAREFUL.