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gugi
03-22-2009, 11:39 AM
This is a pretty nice Puma in a good 6/8 size (I think it's a smidge under, but closer to 6/8 than to 11/16).

The blade is shiny, not perfect mirror finish though, but I didn't use sandpaper so no scratches, just tiny speckles of the tarnish here and there. There's a faint remaining of the High Class logo.

The grind is full hollow.

Scales have been replaced with non original ones with black spacer - fit rather nicely, but they could use some tightening, which I can try to fix if the buyer desires.

Excellent shaver, as pumas are.

The price is $110 includes 1st class uninsured shipping, other shipping options are available as long as the buyer covers the difference before shipping.
gugi
03-23-2009, 03:12 PM
bump
professorchaos
03-23-2009, 04:07 PM
A 6/8 Puma on the B/S/T for 24+ hours?!? :eek: A sure sign of the apocalypse.
gugi
03-23-2009, 05:53 PM
LOL, this is true. I should start shaving few times a day before doomsday comes :lol:
And I noticed I mistyped the size in the title. I guess I'll add another picture with a ruler, so that it's more than clear what the size is.
joshmpdx
03-23-2009, 06:03 PM
I guess I'll add another picture

a new pic for any reason, is a good idea in my opinion!
gugi
03-26-2009, 10:07 PM
Sure, here's the picture, but this razor is not about looks, it's about how it shaves :smile:. At least for me the later overshadows the first completely.
mgarbell
03-28-2009, 05:20 PM
PM sent with a question.
RayG
03-28-2009, 05:29 PM
I can't believe this is still here, and a 6/8 at that. Hard to find a better shaver than this. And from a seller as reputable.
Hawkeye5
03-28-2009, 06:44 PM
Bump it up.

You new straight shavers that are looking on ebay for a razor need to look here instead.
gugi
03-30-2009, 04:48 PM
Thanks John.

Well, what can I say, this is a bit surprising to me. I actually expected that this one will sell a lot quicker.

They are not cheap even on ebay and for a 6/8 you're likely to pay a bit more, in addition to having to clean and hone it.
Mint pumas seem to sell for about 250 or more, so I think my asking price is rather reasonable for a pretty nice looking one.
I haven't decided yet whether to lower the price slightly or just keep it for now. I have 5-6 pumas, so I thought I'll decrease them a little bit, but there are plenty of other razors which I could use for trimming purposes.

All I would say is that one puma beats two double arrows, wapis or dovos any day of the week :lol:
Joeman
03-30-2009, 05:00 PM
Very tempting! Free honing for life with this one? :tongue_sm
professorchaos
03-30-2009, 05:26 PM
This is a joke, isn't it? A hundred dollar 6/8 Puma, still available? A new Dovo stainless will set you back more and that is before honing and shipping.
tg16
03-30-2009, 06:30 PM
PM with questions sent.
gugi
03-30-2009, 06:50 PM
Very tempting! Free honing for life with this one? :tongue_sm

Actually I don't mind at all for my best razors to come back for a visit, but I believe everyone should learn to maintain their razors. I'm happy to rehone it initially, but you know, there's the whole fishing thing :)

BTW somebody asked me in a PM if I could tighten the scales and that's done now. The blade is now tight and pretty well centered.
tg16
03-30-2009, 07:05 PM
Actually I don't mind at all for my best razors to come back for a visit, but I believe everyone should learn to maintain their razors. I'm happy to rehone it initially, but you know, there's the whole fishing thing :)

BTW somebody asked me in a PM if I could tighten the scales and that's done now. The blade is now tight and pretty well centered.

PM sent. I would be willing to allow visitation if I can send my teenage daughter to visit with the razor.
professorchaos
03-30-2009, 07:07 PM
Thank goodness the insanity has stopped.
gugi
03-30-2009, 07:15 PM
PM sent. I would be willing to allow visitation if I can send my teenage daughter to visit with the razor.

LOL, you don't want to send your daughter along or it may cost you the dowry too :lol: or is that your plan... i do hear teenage daughters have their way to drive you insane

Anyways, yes, this one is SOLD, and I hope the new owner likes her as much as I did.
tg16
03-31-2009, 06:18 AM
Thank goodness the insanity has stopped.

I wasn't experiencing any insanity. I was just trying to work a deal where I could possibly swap the teenage daughter who eats like a horse, always wants a ride and who sits in a recliner watching TV while texting on her iPhone.

I put her on a plane to Boston this morning. Oh yeah, try not to upset her or take the remote away, she has a black belt in karate.

Now you've got some real insanity coming your way!
bbsupersport
03-31-2009, 07:07 AM
I wasn't experiencing any insanity. I was just trying to work a deal where I could possibly swap the teenage daughter who eats like a horse, always wants a ride and who sits in a recliner watching TV while texting on her iPhone.

I put her on a plane to Boston this morning. Oh yeah, try not to upset her or take the remote away, she has a black belt in karate.

Now you've got some real insanity coming your way!

Hahaha...makes me glad I have two boys (er, actually young men now).

If you are the one who bought the Puma, congrats!

I recently bought a 6/8 that needs a little TLC and I can't wait to try it once I get it shave ready.