Can someone in the know please help with ERN?

[RobertJ]

Ok, so I already have a decent collection of blades however after hearing a lot of great stuff about ERN razors I am on the hunt for one. Now my question is, can someone who knows their stuff regarding ERN blades please help me find one worth buying? Now obviously I am not out to spend a small fortune...there are quite a few on the auction site that shan't be named but I don't know enough to know if I am buying a worthy top notch specimen.

Please help! Haha

Robert

 

[M14Shooter]

The key is finding a blade in great condition .Stay away from blades with excessive hone wear or edge damage .Every ERN blade I have used had very good steel.I really love how my ERN Ator shaves .Also keep an eye out for GONG Razors .They were made by ERN and usually sell for less than ERN marked razors .Hope this helps .

 

[RobertJ]

@M14Shooter It helps a bit. Would you mind taking a look at what is on fleabay and making a suggestion or a few for me?

 

[M14Shooter]

Sent you a PM .

 

[Biglo13]

I just honed my first Ern. It will earn a place on my top shelf of razors, after rescale. I was able to get HHT 4.5 on it finishing with a kitta jnat,
What is your price range?
With quick scan, this one is passable.
What is your budget range?
Carl Reinh. ERN, 14 Solingen, Germany straight razor, antique vintage old | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carl-Reinh-ERN-14-Solingen-Germany-straight-razor-antique-vintage-old/293116622027?hash=item443f1cb4cb:g:G4UAAOSwEEVc~Zg-

 

[RobertJ]

@Biglo13 well I snatched up an ERN so far tonight but now I am on the hunt for something else. Something English and with a wedge profile to add to the collection. I've never used a wedge razor before and I may not like it but that won't stop me from adding one to my case. My budget would be up to $100 at most and I would definitely like something in fairly decent shape.

 

[Xopenex]

Look for spine wear and chips! Should be fine

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[Steve56]

Also look for rust from cell rot - decaying cellulose scales. ERN was bad about that, especially the faux tortoise.