Thread: April Special! $25 GD66, Shave Ready, Shipped Free to CONUS Address!

Some time back ago, this used to be a gentleman's forum. I don't know how or why it changed but I would like to remind everyone of that. Th bully words serve no purpose to further conversation here. I know the GD's have always put people at the edge of their seats but come on.
If I'm wrong let me know, I too can move on.

Just arrived, new factory shipment of Gold Dollar P81 razors. I no longer have to worry about running out, so I am dropping the price to $30. Negotiating for a shipment of Gold Dollar 208 razors, also, but don't expect them any time soon. I received a sample GD800 and after XRF testing to once and for all clear up the controversy about whether or not they are stainless, I might place a factory order for them, as well. Or maybe not. They seem awfully proud of that razor and TBH it isn't all that special, unless the steel is different. I will have to charge a lot more than I do for other GD razors, and I am not sure how well that would go over. XRF testing may be delayed due to lockdown and guys working from home or not at all. I am very curious about the steel in those supposedly SS razors. Pics tomorrow. I got a chicken to debone and ice cream to make. And GD P81's to hone.

P81 is what some are calling 1996, right?

More strops coming next week! Leather is nearly ready for final cutting and assembly.

I may make up some DIY strop kits. Hardware and a 3" wide strip of leather, you treat the leather how you want, cut the bolster pieces and notch them for the D rings, drill or punch holes, and assemble. Or maybe I cut the leather a bit oversize, builder trims to final width after treatment. I figure I can sell a kit with a piece of veg tanned steer or cow hide and a decent grade of hardware, shipped, for $30, maybe less, and see a profit. That will save some enterprising newbie a few bucks and give him a nice DIY shave related project and a finished strop to be proud of. Opinions?

Originally Posted by slim6596

P81 is what some are calling 1996, right?

Yeah. That's because the geniuses at the company decided to laser etch "1996" on the tang instead of the model number, which is P81. If you go to my crescentcityrazors.com site you will see a typical example but if you go to Gold Dollar's Alibaba page you will see that it is actually designated as the model P81.

Ok it’s time, I almost declined. Mom always said if you got nothing nice to say, just don’t say it.

Ok CCR sent me 2 razors as you all know they were Gold Dollars. First it’s the good, the scales are not as clunky and obnoxious as before yet a rivet? The edge was alright, but it was not smooth till some leather. Had worse, had better, but it was shavable.

Now I won’t tell you the grind was acceptable, it was not, one blade hade a twist in it, and not a very presentable finish towards the edge. Now and this will be my honest opinion, if your wanting to convince me it’s worth 25$, then you should not have sent it with a frown that at the heel we no turns into heel hook.

In conclusion,( and I don’t want to turn this thread into a debate) I’m sure this got a few new guys started, yet I never see them as the razors they stay with, and at $25$, I got one of the best shavers in my den for 15$, several in the 20-30$ range and with out the Chinese lack of skill.

Thanks for sending and rest assured I’m being honest from my point of view. It’s a razor that after you work on it some it will shave, I was just surprised you sent me one with an obvious mistake on the edge.

Please know I am forwarding these razors to others so if it’s just my bias, they will let me know. These other guys know you can’t hurt my feelings as long as it’s honest. Oh and I did this reply before I started drinking!

Thank you Tc, that's the way to give your opinion. Direct and facts as you see them. I respect that.Now that being said, no one will be surprised.

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

Ok it’s time, I almost declined. Mom always said if you got nothing nice to say, just don’t say it.

Ok CCR sent me 2 razors as you all know they were Gold Dollars. First it’s the good, the scales are not as clunky and obnoxious as before yet a rivet? The edge was alright, but it was not smooth till some leather. Had worse, had better, but it was shavable.

Now I won’t tell you the grind was acceptable, it was not, one blade hade a twist in it, and not a very presentable finish towards the edge. Now and this will be my honest opinion, if your wanting to convince me it’s worth 25$, then you should not have sent it with a frown that at the heel we no turns into heel hook.

In conclusion,( and I don’t want to turn this thread into a debate) I’m sure this got a few new guys started, yet I never see them as the razors they stay with, and at $25$, I got one of the best shavers in my den for 15$, several in the 20-30$ range and with out the Chinese lack of skill.

Thanks for sending and rest assured I’m being honest from my point of view. It’s a razor that after you work on it some it will shave, I was just surprised you sent me one with an obvious mistake on the edge.

Please know I am forwarding these razors to others so if it’s just my bias, they will let me know. These other guys know you can’t hurt my feelings as long as it’s honest. Oh and I did this reply before I started drinking!

Thanks for your evaluation, TC. The unhoned one was luck of the draw. I did not think it would be fair to carefully select one of the best ones. The one that I honed likewise was just one of many, but of course most factory flaws no longer show up after setting the bevel, and any that can't be made shave ready will get trashed. I haven't ran across any of them for a while now, but still, if one doesn't make a shaver, it will get canned. And the grinding errors... this is one reason I am not selling these razors in the raw. Plenty of other guys are doing that, anyway. Still the bad ones aren't as bad as they used to be. Likewise, I don't recommend these razors in the raw to most newbie honers, either. Not every beginner is able to figure them out, first time at bat. As long as I only sell them honed, I think my buyers are getting their money's worth, particularly if they can't hone yet. Still waiting on someone to take me up on my no questions asked return policy.

Again, thanks for your evaluation. Considering your outspokenness against Gold Dollars in general, prior to this point, I am actually somewhat encouraged. Your opinions are noted and appreciated.

Outstanding Review TC! It's what I thought it would be.

Originally Posted by CrescentCityRazors

Thanks for your evaluation, TC. The unhoned one was luck of the draw. I did not think it would be fair to carefully select one of the best ones. The one that I honed likewise was just one of many, but of course most factory flaws no longer show up after setting the bevel, and any that can't be made shave ready will get trashed. I haven't ran across any of them for a while now, but still, if one doesn't make a shaver, it will get canned. And the grinding errors... this is one reason I am not selling these razors in the raw. Plenty of other guys are doing that, anyway. Still the bad ones aren't as bad as they used to be. Likewise, I don't recommend these razors in the raw to most newbie honers, either. Not every beginner is able to figure them out, first time at bat. As long as I only sell them honed, I think my buyers are getting their money's worth, particularly if they can't hone yet. Still waiting on someone to take me up on my no questions asked return policy.

Again, thanks for your evaluation. Considering your outspokenness against Gold Dollars in general, prior to this point, I am actually somewhat encouraged. Your opinions are noted and appreciated.

How many on average do you trash?
QC on these is worse than 1850 England, and GD have been around long enough to sort it out.


I just don't get why they don't just step up the game a bit and charge more.
There are so many Chinese products like this that are hit and miss.


You can get a mid 50's quality cut throat for not much more, and sometimes less.


Can't recommend them to any one starting because of the honing gymnastics involved, it causes frustration for a beginner and it is probably the cause of many beginners giving up on what we know is the best way to shave after the initial learning curve.


Was surprised that you sent TC 1 OK razor and 1 crap razor that should have been trashed by the sounds of it..


It's like those Damascus razors you see on ebay, someone needs to go to the forge and teach them how to do it right.


People will buy cheap to save a buck, but do the math and it does not add up if you have to replace it within 2 years, or it doesn't work at all.


Another concerning issue is that you can buy said items delivered to your door for less than it costs to post it 100 miles from me, how is that possible? Working conditions and hourly rates must be fun to say the least..