Hey folks I was looking at the 5/8 frederick reynolds that is in the classifieds. I wondered what your thoughts and idea's were about this razor as a forum coolective!
I was thinking of buying this as my first straight.
5/8 frederick reynolds - Straight Razor Place Classifieds
let me know before its gone... pros, cons, thoughts
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A good razor is decided by the person buying the razor. Make sure that you have the honing equipment needed to take care of getting that thing shaving, of if you don't want to try your hand at honing yet then just make sure that it is honed and shave ready. But dad always said that the reward is in the work. Enjoy yourself, and best of luck. (*Not likely that you'll get bad feedback on items listed in our classifieds, we are supposed to all be friends here, and on that note, its not likely that one would post a product that was not worth buying.*)
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by autarkic
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?