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    Hi everyone Drew here I'm looking to buy my second straight razor and would like your input. Please let me know what you think and why. I currently own a dovo ebony silver steel and looking for a blade to add to the rotation. If been shaving for a month now and ready for another toy with quality. Any suggestions are welcome.
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    Hi Drew. I have the ebony too and it's a great razor. As for a second razor I would recommend looking for a vintage maybe a Kropp there seems to be quite a few popping up on fleabay quite cheap I've seen them going (well bought a few) all around £15-£25 which would be around $25-$42. Good Sheffield steel and all mine shave very well and at that price why splash out on a new Dovo?

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    I agree with morph1886 , a good sheffield blade would be a nice choice. I would also advice you to browse the classifields!

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    D'oh I meant to say check the classifieds here too, so much good stuff!!!
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    Good timing for this thread. I actually picked up a Sheffield - Seller and Sons on ebay last night for $27.00. Looks like it's in mint condition. I don't know if I will but another brand new razor when you can get 'like new' for so cheap.
    What a curse be a dull razor; what a prideful comfort a sharp one

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    When you're ready for a second razor it usually comes down to what appeals to you. Keep in mind introducing a new razor can have an affect on your shaving technique. Every razor is like a snowflake. Each one is just a little different. I normally suggest to newer shavers to stick with one razor until you've hit a nice level of proficiency. Then introduce a second one.
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    I would get a Ralf Aust. I have a 5/8 Aust and Iove it. I like it better than my Dovo 6/8.

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    A vintage from our classified section,,,

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    Revisor. Great value, just gotta email them for a quote.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bouschie View Post
    I would get a Ralf Aust. I have a 5/8 Aust and Iove it. I like it better than my Dovo 6/8.
    Agree with boushie...R. Aust's are available at SRD & several other places. I have a 5/8 & a 6/8 and love them both.

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