so i am lookin for a straight razor to start out. i got hosed and went out and got a Kriegar straight. not knowing the lack of quality, i saw a good price and a pretty handle. so now im broke. anyone no where to get a nice straight for a descent/cheap price. i am hoping to get some cash in about a week or 2....
dovo save your money and get a dovo. shop around here is a link for a new one with free pro sharpening. because they all say shave ready but they are not sharp enought you need an initial sharpening. http://www.straightrazordesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=44&products_id=859 I think that one one of the basic ones made in germany.
Probably a dumb question. Aren't the Rup Razors the same Gold Dollar razors you can buy on eBay for around 15 dollars? I've heard good things about them except that they take a lot of work to get them sharp enough for shaving. That 60 dollar set looks like a pretty good buy. You get a straight razor professionally sharpened and a strop to keep it that way. I may have to look into this in the near future.
This is just my thoughts, Keep shaving with a DE and save save save ! When you have saved a bunch of cash the the best dam razor you can. Cheapest in the long run. If I'd saved enough I would of brought a Damascus TI and now I would not be saving for a second razor, see its cheaper in the long run to buy the very best you can in the first place Thats so long as your sure straight shaving is really for you.
Skip the cheapies! The RR set is not a bargain. If you decide you like straights, these will require lots of maintenance and you'll still have a cheapie. If you decide you don't like straights, you'll have something with absolutely no resale value. Follow the better advice above and try a middle-line Dovo (lots of great vendors) or a Wacker (from http://www.shavingshop.com/index.php) if you want a real beauty for a few bucks more. These will come shave-ready from someone who is good at it and you'll have something to become an heirloom.
captainirish The two Gold Dollars I have shave well and require about the same amount of upkeep as my vintage Gencos. Certainly there are razors that are easier to sharpen and maintain, and give a better shave - I wouldn't trade my Bengall or any of my W&Bs for a Gold Dollar - but they work just fine. An entry level Dovo would be a good way to start, but if the RuppRazor kit fits your budget better, don't hesitate to go for it. Best Regards goshawk
I went the RR route and sure I wasted money on a cheap razor that I can't sell (not that I want to) but I did get something to learn on, both shaving and maintaining. Sure $60.00 is a measurable amount of money but when I'm ready to learn honing guess who my first victim will be? I don't see education as a waste of money at all. Now tickets to pro sporting events, crazy cell phone service, booze, cigarettes and casinos... WELL NOW!
If you want "inexpensive" and shave ready I try and keep some on my website at all times... NEVER more than $75 for a starter/beginner razor mostly Solingen and American vintage razors with little to no hone wear...These are solid starters, not my fancy customs..
Hmmm... A straight is NOT something you want to skimp on. My recommendation, continue using what you have, or pay about $20 to buy a DE with blades, and then save your money until you have enough to be able to buy a QUALITY straight. Trust me on this one, I made the same mistake you did, and bought a straight off of ebay because it was cheap and looked good, but I found out REAL quickly that you get what you paid for. This is absolutely the case when it comes to straights. Wait a few months if you need to, and save up between $100 and $150, and then go buy yourself a GOOD quality DOVO. You REALLY wont regret it.
MUCH better idea. Anything from Glen can be trusted. Experience has taught me that the same cannot be said for all sellers and honers of razors. ________
ya i was planning on waiting to get a nice one. i was moreover wondering if anyone has hear any good deals going on out there.
These guys have pretty good prices on straights. http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/s...WWCAT_1datarq=shave&eqWWWCAT_2datarq=straight
Knife center, which is staffed by wonderful, helpful people, is a great estore. However, they do not pre-hone their razors and the lower end Dovos tend to need it. So add $20 plus shipping for the services of a professional honer once you get the razor. Or, buy your razor from one of the places that pre-hone (look here: http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=68) and buy you knives, etc. from KnifeCenter.
Vintage Blades' prices are very competitive and come professionally honed. http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/home.php?cat=132
