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    Howdy,
    It's been a few weeks since I've used my SR. I'm pretty sure I rolled the edge cause I wasn't getting good XTG and ATG strokes, but on top of that I got water or a thumbprint on it so It started rusting, had to get some metal shine to fix that. and then add the time that I dropped it and I have a pretty dull razor. I'm getting ready to send it off to get honed and I've come to the conclusion that I should probably get another one, just to keep on rotation, or in case I screw the other up, or to use while the other is getting honed. So pretty soon I will probably be hitting the antique shops looking for a"new" find. Right now I'm just waiting on money to spend on a new razor. Any suggestions on a place to find a new one or a reasonably priced refurbished one? I want to keep it under 100, I spent less than that on my first one.
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    Hey Chris. You could always check out Larry over at whippeddog.com or Glen at gemstarcustom.com. Both gentlemen enjoy stellar reputations here.
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    The classifieds here at SRP is another place to find very nice shave ready razors.
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    I have 2 dovos, they're both out being honed

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    I think the classifieds would be your best bet. The vast majority of those razors are shave ready too, so that beats flea bay and antique store specials, since you'd have to send them out anyway. It doesn't have to be some expensive well known brand either, as most vintage razors are great shavers. Sometimes we get carried away with brand recognition here at SRP because most of us are hobbyists/collectors, but some great razors were produced by little known companies. Good luck and have fun.
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    Go crazy! 2 razors is evidently not enough for me since I managed to nick one of them & couldnt hone the other. They're both in Lynn's hands for now. Last week I found a pretty little Sheffield at an old junk store, but it has a nice smile so I won't be trying to hone it for a while.
    Going to see the parents tomorrow & pick up my great grandpappy's straight razor.
    Hopefully one day I'll have all 4 shave-ready & will be able to make myself reasonably accident proof....
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    I'd keep an eye on this site, although I have never bought from them. Just last week they had some Dovo's for less than what you want to spend. I'm not sure if they get many like this but worth keeping an eye on Vintage Blades LLCÂ::ÂClearance & Specials

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    Based on what you are saying and experiencing, may I suggest a Feather Artist Club series razor. You'll be able to learn technique with out having to worry about keeping it sharp. The feather and the proguard blade will nicely fit into your rotation once you've progressed.

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