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I guess I've been bitten. I started just after Christmas trying to learn how to shave with a str8 and purchased a 4/8 Smith Bros with strop. That went well and I stopped cutting myself, at least bad cuts, after about two weeks. Then I got my grandfathers old str8 out, a Real Red Point and tried it. That was different, both in actual feel and emotional feel.

Then yesterday I found a J R Torrey. I cleaned it up (not a restoration) and tried it out...Fantastic. I now have 3 distinctly different feeling blades, one is a 4/8 square point that is closer to a wedge than the other two, but not by much, the Red Point is a square point at 5/8 and the Torrey is a round point closer to 6/8. I guess I'm on my way to creating a set of 7 or 8 so I can shave with a different razor each day.

I know they each feel different and I'm not sure which I like the best. I am most at ease with the Smith but that may because that's the one I used the most. I tried all 3 this morning. The Red Point on my left side, cheek and neck, and the Torrey on the right side. Then did clean up with the Smith. I think the Torrey won out this morning. Think I'll wait a couple of weeks to let my technique improve a bit and try it again.

This is fun!

Torrey made a very good blade, with great steel and good styling and grinds.But they are all fun, good luck trying to find a favorite though!

Hello, 1sgtscot:

As time goes on and you add to your collection, it is natural to end up with a favorite razor, and some that you prefer over others. In the meantime, embrace each razor for what it is and learn its personality.

Regards,

Obie

Good words Obie, I like the way the Torrey sits in my fingers and the Red Point is super smooth while the Smith bros is really neet when shaving ATG on my neck. Each one feels different and does seem to have a personality. Guess I need to spend quality time with each one.

i thought this was going to be a world of warcraft thread.. haha..

anyway.. welcome aboard!