Thread: Just bought this razor. Case red imp

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Hi Guys,

I'm totally new to straights. I bought a whipped dog special for $50 a week ago, but for some reason when I saw red imps on the forums, I was really drawn to them. Just don't know much as to the different models. Anyway, it was between this, and a Henckels Friodur Stainless. I was afraid this would get sold, and so I bought on impulse, without checking here first..Anyway, I paid $75 for it, from a member here. Im sure it'll be great, as he seemed pretty on the level. I just don't know what to look for in straights. The seller said theres some minor pitting on the center of the blade where the hollow would be... Here are some pics, I know nothing about this stuff.. Tell me if I did ok, or screwed up. Every other red imp Ive seen for sale were over $100, and the ones this price or less, looked all beat up....should I have gone with the stainless henckels for $110 and new in a brick and mortar store. I guess I can go pick up the henckels anyway, and put one back on the sales forum

Thanks for your help,

B

You have decided wisely. Red Imp 132 wedges are of the "modern grind" type of wedge. Easy to strop and shave. Holds an edge great too! Great starter razor, IMHO. It appears to be in as-new shape.
Nice price too!

You might like the wedge. I am not a fan.. I never got the hang of the 132... It is personal preference though.. I like the 133... I have three of them now. One that has never left the rotation, an two in the "fix it" box..

Originally Posted by Wintchase

You might like the wedge. I am not a fan.. I never got the hang of the 132... It is personal preference though.. I like the 133... I have three of them now. One that has never left the rotation, an two in the "fix it" box..

Is the 133 easier to use? What didn't you like about it?

If I may answer, the 133 is a very concave razor, thinly ground, flexable and somewhat larger, whereas the 132 is a wedge, thicker, stiff and somewhat smaller. Look in the library here for descriptions. Some prefer wedges and some, concaves. I like them both! You will get many contrasting opinions on this. I do, however think the smaller modern grind wedges such as the 132 make it easier to learn with.
JMO

@Chefbaze Your new but I am going to place this warning in both of these threads you just posted

We don't do Valuations on SRP and that is what you are asking us to do

The reason being is what if I posted right here right now that this razor was worth $20 you would be mad the seller would be mad and the number would just be my opinion,, Or reverse that and say I said it was worth $150 you would be happy and the Seller would be mad, so we just don't allow valuations on SRP as they are just each persons opinion


I will leave the thread open as long as we all stay on the razor and not the perceived value


Glen
Senior Mod SRP

Beautiful. Great choice. Best American made razor in my opinion

Originally Posted by gssixgun

@Chefbaze Your new but I am going to place this warning in both of these threads you just posted

We don't do Valuations on SRP aand that is what you are asking us to do

The reason being is what if I posted right here right now that this razor was worth $20 you would be mad the seller would be mad and the number would just be my opinion,, Or reverse that and say I said it was worth $150 you would be happy and the Seller would be mad so we just dont allow valuations on SRP


I will leave the thread open as long as we all stay on the razor and not the precieved value


Glen
Senior Mod SRP

Completely understandable, I am sorry....from what you see are these good razors? Forget value. I spent that every 2 months on cartridges...

The Red Imp is an amazing shaver !!!

I have many razors and in LARGE and small sizes.. from an 17/16 down to a 4/8 and the Red Imp is definatly in the top 5 of my shavers. Take good care of her and it will outlast you by 100 years!

You got a superior razor for your first one... trust me there will be many more but I can assure you that the Red Imp will continue to be in the rotation.

Originally Posted by Chefbaze

Completely understandable, I am sorry....from what you see are these good razors? Forget value. I spent that every 2 months on cartridges...

Yes excellent Razors IMHO take and hold a super fine edge, the difference between the #133 and #132 is really only personal