Thread: Getting rid of a Straight Razor

I think that is a great idea. Good relationships mean more than any razor, and you are only adding value and meaning to your relationship with your friends. BTW, I have a near mint 6/8 Dubl Duck, square point, that I am really not fond of, and I am thinking of doing the same thing, even though I know I can sell it without much trouble. Good luck!

I have a number of less valuable razors that I give away to friends who I think might want to get into shaving. Sometimes I give them to people I hardly know, with the caveat, that if they enjoy shaving enough that they buy a better razor, that they should pass the old solder onto yet another newbie.

I like the looks on peoples faces when they open the box that first time.

Originally Posted by Pyrateknight

My question for you is do you think this is a good idea.

Yes, if the discreet price & and her budget will allow for a strop, brush & cream - or family & friends cover these presents. A beautiful razor will make a nice Christmas gift but a shave ready edge, a strop, brush & soap has a much better chance of converting someone to straight shaving imo.

If you are in two minds I would not offer it.
There are pleanty of good starter options your can direct her to.

And if you do let it go, you must "let it go." Don't let the gifting damage your friendship if he later turns out not to enjoy it or in some way damages the razor. BTW, I am very fond of my Dubl Duck but...this is a very individual preference.

That red exclamation and title sure got my attention! My vote is 'go for it'. Christmas is coming soon (holy crap!) and it does feel good to give every once in awhile! You'll hafta go with your gut feeling on this one though, if you're coming from a place of scarcity or abundance when/if you decide to sell it. And heck, if the guy doesn't take to straight shaving after you coach him, he ought to be a good dude enough to let you get the razor back. Right? Well, that's my two cents!

I'm of the opinion you should let it go for a price you deem fair and be there to provide advice and guidance as necessary.

I requested my first straight razor as a Christmas present and... good intentions and poor execution led to Krieger which nearly killed me and is now, I think, in the kitchen junk drawer. I stepped away for a couple of months and finally purchased a stainless Dovo from Vintage Blades (honed by Lynn). If not for the first shave from the Dovo, given the razor quality and Lynn's expertise, I may have walked away permanently. [Note, I still managed to butcher myself handily, but it was a completely different experience. Butchering from poor technique and butchering from poor tools are very different animals.]

Good equipment is a must to make SR shaving an enjoyable experience and if one's first experience is very poor, they may not care for another go.

I have offered her the option and she seemed interested. But she hasn't said yes yet.

It's been awhile and I thought I would update everyone. The razor was not given to the friend mentioned in this post. She found her own avenue.

I did find it a loving home. One of my college buddies is into straight shaving and it became his Christmas gift this year. It went to a good home that likes hollow grinds and takes knowingly takes care of his razors. My friend now has a choice between his dovo and the dubl.

Excellent man, best of all possible outcomes really!