straight razor

[VictGerbSogCamill]

I have never used nor had a shave with a straight razor yet I find it appealing. Something nostalgic about it. I wanted to buy one but the prices I've seen are too rich for my blood, for something I may only use once (having never used one). I seen some in Bokers catalog but dang, If I was a professional barber I could see spending that for a tool of the trade.
So my question is can I get a good straight razor for under a hundred dollars preferably fifty bucks, because while it has my interest, I don't know that it would hold my interest. Also how likely are you to cut yourself using one for the first time.Thanks for any input.

 

[TyMathews]

Try looking over on straightrazorplace.com. They sometimes have straights for sale that are reasonably priced and you'll know that if you buy one from a member that it'll be a good one.

-Tye

 

[Del1r1um]

That's the right place to look... here is the link you'll want to follow

http://straightrazorplace.com/classifieds/showcat.php/cat/3

 

[VictGerbSogCamill]

Thanks !!!!!

 

[Frank Raud]

Contact Larry Andro at http://whippeddog.com/ , he specializes in shave ready lower priced straight razors. For roughly $30 bucks including shipping, you can tryyour hand(and throat!) at straight razor shaving. They may not be the prettiest razors, but Larry is supposed to be an excellent honemeister.