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Razor or stone; what should my next purchase be?
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stillshunter
a man of resolve, a man of conviction
State Convenor - ACT
Group Buy Associate
2015 Sabbatical Fail
A better blade next.
...then the stones, so you can practice on the GD.
Otherwise you'll practice on your only razor and if you stuff it, shaving with stone - other than obsidian - can be awfully difficult.
...then the stones, so you can practice on the GD.
Otherwise you'll practice on your only razor and if you stuff it, shaving with stone - other than obsidian - can be awfully difficult.
thisISjoel
Member
TBH this is what I was hoping for
I've been window shopping a guy on reddit who always has heaps of vintage razors for sale (https://m.reddit.com/r/Shave_Bazaar/comments/42uken/wts_roctraitor_shave_ready_and_unseen_straight/), but I don't really know what I'm looking at. There are a few I like the look of so hopefully some bros can shed some light on what might be good from the following:http://imgur.com/a/Vegvd
http://imgur.com/a/xKXrA
http://imgur.com/a/1pDNn
http://imgur.com/a/zxA4L#0
http://imgur.com/a/0Nc5a
http://imgur.com/a/di5Me
http://imgur.com/a/dM2F9
http://imgur.com/a/DGzT4
Thanks!
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stillshunter
a man of resolve, a man of conviction
State Convenor - ACT
Group Buy Associate
2015 Sabbatical Fail
TBH this is what I was hoping for
http://imgur.com/a/Vegvd
http://imgur.com/a/xKXrA
http://imgur.com/a/1pDNn
http://imgur.com/a/zxA4L#0
http://imgur.com/a/0Nc5a
http://imgur.com/a/di5Me
http://imgur.com/a/dM2F9
http://imgur.com/a/DGzT4
Thanks!
Are they shave ready?...and a good price?
If you just want another then one of us will sell you one ready to go for a nice price.
But if I were to choose one from this lot - that I'd hone myself - I'd go the Boker definitely otherwise the Griffon or Hamburg Ring, then any of the Solingens
thisISjoel
Member
Yeah, they will be shave ready (the seller hones them and seems to have a good rep on reddit).
I'm defs not opposed to buying local though.
stillshunter
a man of resolve, a man of conviction
State Convenor - ACT
Group Buy Associate
2015 Sabbatical Fail
well put out a WTB ad mate. There's a few of us will have something.
What you after in particular?
e.g.,
which:
Size - 5/8, 11/16, 7/8?
Profile - hollow, extra hollow, quarter hollow?
Steel - sheffield, solingen, swedish, japanese?
...etc?
What you after in particular?
e.g.,
which:
Size - 5/8, 11/16, 7/8?
Profile - hollow, extra hollow, quarter hollow?
Steel - sheffield, solingen, swedish, japanese?
...etc?
thisISjoel
Member
Good thinking 99! I. Don't really know exactly what I want, but I think I want something in the 11/16, 6/8, 13/16, 7/8 size range.
Profile, I don't know, I've read hollow is easier to hone?
Steel, I've read solingen is the best, but again I really don't have any experience so I don't really want one thing in particular. I'm open to most anything.
What would you suggest someone in my position look for?
stillshunter
a man of resolve, a man of conviction
State Convenor - ACT
Group Buy Associate
2015 Sabbatical Fail
What do you like best and least about the Gold Dollar?
thisISjoel
Member
Hmm, I'll have to give that some thought. On its face it looks a simple question, but I'm not able to come up with any answers. I feel like not having a point of comparison makes it difficult. For example, I know that I like how mild a tech is, but dislike that it is not as efficient as say my parker 97r. With the GD I've got no reference point.
stillshunter
a man of resolve, a man of conviction
State Convenor - ACT
Group Buy Associate
2015 Sabbatical Fail
If you like mild and efficient then maybe a Sheffield - many say it gives the most comfortable shave. Solingen could suit you too though a little more aggressive it holds an edge for longer. Maybe avoid the Swedish and Japanese first off as they have quite a bite - but boy when you get it right then yeah, yeah, yeah!
Also I'd go for extra hollow as it'll sing unlike the GD. You'll also be struck by just how heavy the GD actually is - while an extra hollow is so manoeuvrable....though be warned it can then more easily bite.
So extra hollow Sheffiield or Solingen is my pick so far.
What kind of point does your GD have - round or square. I far prefer square for accuracy and getting into hard to reach places but that little corner can dig if you're not careful.
I don't know about going too big early on - though something like 6/8" is nice!
Also I'd go for extra hollow as it'll sing unlike the GD. You'll also be struck by just how heavy the GD actually is - while an extra hollow is so manoeuvrable....though be warned it can then more easily bite.
So extra hollow Sheffiield or Solingen is my pick so far.
What kind of point does your GD have - round or square. I far prefer square for accuracy and getting into hard to reach places but that little corner can dig if you're not careful.
I don't know about going too big early on - though something like 6/8" is nice!
thisISjoel
Member
Cheers man, you're a legend! I think you pretty much just drafter my WTB thread! I did think the GD felt heavy!
Thanks!
thisISjoel
Member
Also, the GD is round point. I'm curious about a spike, but I am a bit scared!
+1 to what @borked said - do yourself a real favour and have a talk with @Mark - he has a few really excellent razors on hand right now, and you you will get 100% focus on your needs. He will also give you some really useful education as part of the communication process. He doesn't have a vested interest in selling a particular razor, just in making sure you end up happy, wherever you end up getting a razor from.
*** I was just talking to him, and he would be delighted to help you figure out what you need. So give him a shout - absolutely nothing to lose.
Good luck with it all @thisISjoel Feel free to PM me if I can help at all...
*** I was just talking to him, and he would be delighted to help you figure out what you need. So give him a shout - absolutely nothing to lose.
Good luck with it all @thisISjoel
Feel free to PM me if I can help at all...
thisISjoel
Member
+1 to what @borked said - do yourself a real favour and have a talk with @Mark - he has a few really excellent razors on hand right now, and you you will get 100% focus on your needs. He will also give you some really useful education as part of the communication process. He doesn't have a vested interest in selling a particular razor, just in making sure you end up happy, wherever you end up getting a razor from.
*** I was just talking to him, and he would be delighted to help you figure out what you need. So give him a shout - absolutely nothing to lose.
Good luck with it all @thisISjoel
Cheers, I got my gold dollar from him
borked
Shave, collect B&M pokemon, vodka, sleep, repeat
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I'm yet to wield a straight towards my whiskers in anger, yet imagine reliable with a straight is mainly technique and experience.
Grab a Gold Dollar From @Mark and give it a go
stillshunter
a man of resolve, a man of conviction
State Convenor - ACT
Group Buy Associate
2015 Sabbatical Fail
Before I hazard an answer, what do you mean by "reliable" exactly mate?
Okay @stillshunter I'll be honest with you, when using a straight razor around the nose area against the grain
stillshunter
a man of resolve, a man of conviction
State Convenor - ACT
Group Buy Associate
2015 Sabbatical Fail
I get a cleaner shave under the nose with a square point straight than any DE. Noting less obstructions you end up with infinitely more agility and control