Thread: Bismarck and Pearlex

Same here.
I to fell in love with the White and gold Bismarck so i bought it and it is Amazing.
But my second choice was the Pearlex also.
So if i couldn't get the Bismarck i wouldn't have minded the Pearlex.
Now they are both a little different as you know.
One is shoulderless one is not
One is 5/8 one is 6/8
Both are gorgeous so for me one or the other the white and gold was enough for me.
Or wait and see what the guys here say as they are more knowledgeable than me as i to have only been shaving with a straight for about 2 months **AND LOVE IT***
I think any choice is a great choice for the looks.
As for performance maybe someone knows more if they have both.

I got the Dovo Ebony Stainless 5/8, and the Bismarck is probably my current top choice to try for a 6/8. I'll also need to save up a little first. In truth, I just don't need it yet. I got a good deal on a C-MON Cadillac that is amazing, so I'm just going to rotate the two for awhile and see how long I can stand to go without buying another razor. Unless I see another great deal, of course.

If you really want to get the Bismarck, then wait for them to re-stock. E-mail SRD and ask them how long it will take. They have great customer service and will get back to you shortly. I remember when I wanted to get a Boker King Cutter, but it was out of stock. I am so glad I waited and finally got it.

I'm just going to rotate the two for awhile and see how long I can stand to go without buying another razor.

I have tried that and it won't last long. Good luck though. I have been wanting to get a Bismark. I have a thing for shoulderless razors.

Traps- i had been thinking of the pearlex but as similar as it may be to the Bismarck i just dont feel that draw towards it. to me its just another fancy razor and well worth it, but the Bismarck seems like the perfect one + the shoulderless razor intrigues me. i checked the bismarck with ebony scales and that one too is out of stock (tough luck)
Furcifer- Im glad you found a great deal, mind if i ask you to put up a few shots? cuz i havent seen a cadillac it sounds quite classy. Its always good to know that a fellow straight shaver has found what he has been looking for. congrats and may you find many more.
Skippy- Yea i realised that i want the Bismarck, and as good as the Pearlex is im sure for me it will be a crude compensation for a bismarck, and everytime ill hold the razor in my hands and stare at it, in the pearlex i will always see the bismarck i could have had with a little more patience. thanks for the motivation, i needed it.
Smith -a thing for shoulderless razors indeed

thankyou all for sharing your wisdom
i appreciate it a lot

moehal-

If you look around you can find that Bismarck elsewhere. For instance, I see that thesuperiorshave.com still has them in stock (with free worldwide shipping) and I'm sure you can find it on other sites as well.

I have two older #2 Bismarcks and a 1226850 - no name, just a number - which is the same blade without the gold wash, just plain shiny steel, and they are all wonderful shavers. You'll love it.

rs,
Tack

Here you go:

Dovo 26820 Straight Razor

You'll get your Bismarck shipped for what you would have payed for the Pearlex. Plus, at TSS, you get to select your actuaul razor. Good luck.

Originally Posted by Tack

moehal-

If you look around you can find that Bismarck elsewhere. For instance, I see that thesuperiorshave.com still has them in stock (with free worldwide shipping) and I'm sure you can find it on other sites as well.

I have two older #2 Bismarcks and a 1226850 - no name, just a number - which is the same blade without the gold wash, just plain shiny steel, and they are all wonderful shavers. You'll love it.

rs,
Tack

Originally Posted by chay2K

Here you go:

Dovo 26820 Straight Razor

You'll get your Bismarck shipped for what you would have payed for the Pearlex. Plus, at TSS, you get to select your actuaul razor. Good luck.

wow that is great you guys! i can't thank you enough!
although i am looking for the $38 shipping since UAE is pretty far from USA and i would like the best and safest method of deliver for the razor, it also estimated a delivery within 3-5 business days. i do think that TSS has it available. One last quest; are these razors pro honed? because i dont think i read anything about them being shave ready here although SRD has them shave ready (as it was written that the razors are pro-honed) anyways ill look into it further.

once again thank you guys so very much!

it says
"INT'L CUSTOMERS; Unless your order's >$400 or has at least one item explicitly stating "includes EMS express mail", free tracking is NOT included-you must optionally elect to purchase it (if you want it). Service ranges 7-90 days and there's absolutely no way to find out what's going on."
is it the EMS service that ranges from 7-90 days with no way of finding out whats happening? or is it the service without EMS that ranges from 7-90 business days?
your thoughts on this are most appreciated

Have you considered ordering from a German vendor? A bit closer to you than the U.S. ......