Thread: 2nd straight razor ideas?

Will agree the Ralf Aust is a grest razor but many vintage razors of great makers can be had cheap with a bit of time and patience and I do find myself getting these. That said the only new razor I own is a Ralf Aust.

Thank you everyone for your replies. Iv been considering looking for a vintage blade just to add to the old school feeling of straight razor shaving. What should I look for in a vintage blade and what sizes should I look for. Does the way a blade is honed make a difference for shaving such as wedge or full and half hollowed.
Thanks, Drew

Originally Posted by kwlfca

Revisor. Great value, just gotta email them for a quote.

That.

Get you something REAL nice.

Originally Posted by MisterMoo

That.

Get you something REAL nice.

I don't have any business affiliation with Revisor. I feel I need to say that because I am always suggesting one to someone. But I just honed one up late last week and it took a magnificent edge. I really like their offerings and find that they are great value. For someone looking for a new razor, Revisor is a good option because they offer a nice variety. 5/8 all the way up to 8/8. Square tip, round, French, or Spanish. Ones with shoulders, ones without. But the important thing is that they are really nice blades that shave great. I suppose you can say that about others as well. My other suggestion would be a TI. The two I own are great razors but heavier grinds and far more expensive.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

I don't have any business affiliation with Revisor. I feel I need to say that because I am always suggesting one to someone. But I just honed one up late last week and it took a magnificent edge. I really like their offerings and find that they are great value. For someone looking for a new razor, Revisor is a good option because they offer a nice variety. 5/8 all the way up to 8/8. Square tip, round, French, or Spanish. Ones with shoulders, ones without. But the important thing is that they are really nice blades that shave great. I suppose you can say that about others as well. My other suggestion would be a TI. The two I own are great razors but heavier grinds and far more expensive.

+1 OCDshaver.

Got my Revisor 8/8 in the Classifieds here, one of my favorite blades!

Originally Posted by Phrank

+1 OCDshaver.

Got my Revisor 8/8 in the Classifieds here, one of my favorite blades!

I've seen yours and can understand why you've come to love it.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

I've seen yours and can understand why you've come to love it.

Yes, Jack's still a member here, was nice to meet him downtown for a coffee and trade some stories.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Could someone give me a little more info on Revisor blades? Are they custom blades ?

One more vote for going vintage from the SRP classified section... better deals than buying new.

Don't buy anything used (or new) from anyone who doesn't SR shave and/or doesn't offer you a full-value refund if you're not delighted with the razor.

Until you've been at it a while and are up to at least 3 or 5 razors (and thinking of hones), it might be best to leave the risk-taking to us other nutz. There'll be plenty of time for that later.