Thread: looking for feed back on 5/8 frederick reynolds in the classifieds

Originally Posted by autarkic

I appreciate that this is a friendly board. I was thinking along the lines of a round point is considered easier for a newbie like me than a spike point and other observations more Senior experienced people may have. I also appreciate style is ones own but feed back on things such as the 1/4 hollow and other points would be great to hear.

My first razor and first shave were a spike, no issues for me, but everyone has their preferences. I have a round point and two spikes in my rotation one 7/8 and two 5/8, I like them all equally my favorite is not my favorite for any other reason than it is my first and it holds a special place in my heart.

Everything is user preference, Everything.

Pros: It's gorgeous! It's a 5/8, which is probably the most common size of razor and generally the one that most start with. The rounded barber's notch is less lethal nick-wise for the earlobes and nose so less chance of injury. The 1/4 hollow is going to be nice stiff razor, but grinds really tend to be a matter of taste.

Con: The only one that I can think of is that it's a really nice razor so if you have a typical newbie accident, like dropping it or banging it against your faucet, you're going to be more upset than you would be if you did it to a more basic razor.

It's going to be a good razor. If you can afford it and it appeals to you, then it's a perfectly solid choice. Stop stalling and buy it!

I am in love with that razor

A very nice razor from a very good guy(Ronnie is an honest honerable man,and they razor is from a very respected maker).Best Regards Gary

I recently got a reynolds from Ronnie and the razor is just gorgeous! Do not hesitate for a second, you won't regret it.

$75 is nothing for the work that has gone into preparing that beautiful razor.

First of all, find yourself a quality Sheffield steel razor.
Then make it look like new.
Secondly buy yourself some high quality wood.
Then using talent, creativity and skill, turn the wood into a set of scales fit for a King.
Thirdly, assemble the razor and sharpen it .
Fourthly advertise on the forum and have it acknowledged as being superb.

The member who made this razor certainly isn't doing it for the money or the price would be $300+.

Lets just say its a bargain.

That is a beautiful razor and Ronnie is one of the best people around to deal with. While $75 is not chicken feed, you'll hardly have to sell one of the kids. why would you let it go?