Thread: Carbon or sheffield steel?

Originally Posted by spork

Thanks guys. Its just that I've been looking around for a razor and some places say sheffield steel and others say carbon steel, I thought there'd be a difference otherwise they would just advertise it all under the same name. Anyhow, Im buying my first proper straight (I'm using a disposable straight) and considering I dont have to pay for it I was thinking about this one http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...51/2073787.htm What do you guys think of it? Will the blade go the distance? I basically want something that'll last and last and last that is also aesthetically pleasing to my tastes too, this one seems to fit quite nicely.

Very nice. I like it however I also like http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...013/563795.htm
Either would be a winner.

Originally Posted by RichZ

Very nice. I like it however I also like http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...013/563795.htm
Either would be a winner.

That one is very similar to the one I had as my second choice! http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...551/977964.htm

Im getting it free as a 21st present, so no tricks or gimmicks or anything, just a bit of luck really

Call Classic Shaving and ask to talk to Will. He'll really help you choose the best razor for yourself.

Tom

Originally Posted by spork

That one is very similar to the one I had as my second choice! http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...551/977964.htm

Im getting it free as a 21st present, so no tricks or gimmicks or anything, just a bit of luck really

That is also a great looking razor. Tough choice... Enjoy which ever you get.

Remember that you will need at least a strop, a brush and a mug, some soap etc.

So don't go broke (or whoever bankrolls your purchase) on the razor, without thinking about accessories.

Redwoood

I'm no metalurgist but boysen berry pie sounds good.

i was thinking of something like this.

it isnt a high carbon steel (it says surgical steel...which im assuming is just stainless steel?)

anybody have experience with a blade like this? is it crap?

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...940/190280.htm

All of the razors that Classicshaving sells are very good. They do not sell junk and never have. Whichever balde you chose will last at least your lifetime.

Just my two cents,