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Gold Dollar "Classic Quality" (aka W59)

A reasonable quality Gold Dollar
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rbscebu
Pros: Good price for what you get
Cons: Bevel will need to be properly set. Scales are not the best of quality.
See the overview that I wrote.
Price
4.00 star(s)
Lasting Edge
3.00 star(s)
Craftsmanship
4.00 star(s)
Easy to Sharpen
3.00 star(s)
Easy to Maintain
4.00 star(s)
Shaving Smoothness
3.00 star(s)
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rbscebu
rbscebu
Over time, I have purchased 10 of these W59's and have given away/sold 9 of them. They all honed up well but one in particular to an exceptional edge. This edge was sharper than a Feather DE blade but still smooth and comfortable to shave with.

Now my most treasured SR.
rbscebu
rbscebu
How I prepare my Gold Dollar W59 straight razors is detailed here:
www.badgerandblade.com

Gold Dollar of Classic Quality (a.k.a. W59) - My setting up

The Gold Dollar W59 is an interesting SR, particularly for its rather unique profile. The W59 stands apart from other SR's mainly due to its pronounced Spanish point. It also has a heavily curved spine profile that adds mass to either end of the blade, increasing its mass-moment of inertia...
www.badgerandblade.com www.badgerandblade.com
rbscebu
rbscebu
I measured the bevel angle of two W59 SRs after honing them up. They measured out at 16.7° and 17.3°.
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