Interesting discussion while perusing some straight razors..

[JaDo]

I was at a knife shop and was looking at their (very small) collection of razors - both double edge and straight, all German. I am considering taking the plunge into the world of straight shaving, so, I was curious to know a bit more...

They had a Henckels/Friodur razor that had some really nice scalloping on the back. Purely from an aesthetic perspective, it looked great. I took a look at it and asked about honing and if they were aware of any honemeisters in the area.

I was told that no one would be willing to sharpen for me because the blade would have my DNA on it.

I asked what size the razor was (I was planning to do some comparison shopping and wanted the specs) - I was told it didn't matter what size it is.

I asked if they ever get any other stock in, do they carry any razors that aren't German? (I had Thiers-Issard in mind) The response was that the only razors made now are made in Germany

Why can't this stuff be easier to find, locally??

 

[DunEdinRanger]

To put it mildly, the answers seem odd.

 

[JPM]

Ya gotta love people selling stuff they obviously don't know much about.

 

[SliceOfLife]

That's not just uneducated answers. Those are downright "stupid" answers.

I'd look for another associate.

 

[gugi]

so what's their reason for selling it? decoration? there are $5 things that can do the same.

 

[JaDo]

so what's their reason for selling it? decoration? there are $5 things that can do the same.

I don't know. I don't think that part of the store saw much action, anyway. The glass case was covered with notebooks, binders, and papers; in fact, their razor inventory was practically hidden.

 

[shavewithbigelow]

That guy was a complete MORON!!

 

[pelicano]

Moron or not, if the price is right, a Henckels/Friodur is a very well considered razor, and usually not cheap.
I would go for it, and send it to a honemeister. There are plenty in this board.

How much was the moron asking for?

 

[holli4pirating]

...so did you buy the Friodur?

 

[ajkimmins]

Check out the BST. There's always a good selection of razors being sold in there. PLUS it seems that you can usually get one shave ready from the seller.

 

[JaDo]

Moron or not, if the price is right, a Henckels/Friodur is a very well considered razor, and usually not cheap.
I would go for it, and send it to a honemeister. There are plenty in this board.

How much was the moron asking for?

I think he was asking around $200. I can't recall exactly.

BTW - Great quote in your signature. Recognize my avatar??

 

[JaDo]

...so did you buy the Friodur?

No, I didn't buy it. It's been nagging at me though..

 

[holli4pirating]

Well, if it is what I'm guessing (7/8), it's not worth $200.

 

[professorchaos]

Sounds to me like they don't know what they are talking about. You have to wonder why they bother stocking straight razors.

 

[luvmysuper]

Sounds to me like they don't know what they are talking about. You have to wonder why they bother stocking straight razors.

I say something very similar to myself each and every darn time I go to a place that sells Art of Shaving.

 

[Barbash]

I say something very similar to myself each and every darn time I go to a place that sells Art of Shaving.

So true...