Razor Selection Help

**Curley** · 11-03-2006, 12:42 AM

Could someone do me a huge favor and look at the following razors and tell me whether they are "up to snuff"? I would certainly be indebted.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=003

and

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=003

and

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=006

and

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=006

I would really appreciate the help. I bought two razors off ebay and didn't pay much and got what I paid for. I decided after reading this forum that I most likely need help. I already have the styptic pencil and witch hazel ready (LOL) as well as my mug, soap and brush.

Thanks,
Curley

**mparker762** · 11-03-2006, 12:46 AM

They look fine. Revisors, TI, and Dovo are all good to great razors. I bought my first razor from altima55 and was quite happy with it (still have it).

**RichZ** · 11-03-2006, 12:53 AM

Curley,

I have bought razor from both sellers. Both honest and reputible. I like the Blue revisor best.

**Curley** · 11-03-2006, 01:53 AM

Thank you both. I was sorta partial to the blue one as well. And the Dovo. I appreciate your input.

**thebigspendur** · 11-03-2006, 02:15 AM

All 4 look good. Manyware is a well known seller out of Germany and he sells quality stuff. The 4/8s is a tad on the small side. Not really a problem a 4/8s will shave fine but if your one of those big razor guys just be aware of that.

**Curley** · 11-03-2006, 02:27 AM

I really don't understand the 4/8 etc. I had assumed it was a size rating but not sure what it means.

**Jimbo** · 11-03-2006, 02:49 AM

Yep, that's right - the width of the blade in inches (i.e. 4/8 ths of an inch)

James.

**Curley** · 11-03-2006, 02:55 AM

Excuse my ignorance but, for someone beginning.....would a wider one be better?

**mparker762** · 11-03-2006, 02:59 AM

5/8ths is the most common width. Anything from 5/8 to 7/8 would be fine to start with; 4/8 is a little small and a bit tricky to hone, while 8/8 is a bit heavy.

**jscott** · 11-03-2006, 03:07 AM

the blue one is nice... i like the red handled one that is stamped solingen on the blade the best.

i do not like the yellow one. 4/8 are what alot of people use for doing tight areas, touch ups.. like the others said i would stay with 5/8 or 6/8 as your first. personally i think when u get up to 7/8 or 8/8 the dynamics of the shave change a bit. learn on the 5 or 6/8

~J

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