Thread: First razor guidance

Haha Chris I'm not sure about RAD yet, but it's very possible... I'll hold off while I can, but it's a difficult battle

Unless something magical pops up I'll be going with the Sheffield F&M (and maybe think about Dovo as a second (aaagh, RAD is setting in already!)), I'm just waiting to see the prices and options for the handle scales they offer. I'll let you all know if there's anyone interested.

Just out of interest, how easy is it to attach scales you've made yourself and not screw everything up? Is that a viable alternative at this stage or would you advise against it?

Andrew

Double post (not sure whether that's frowned upon here?) but different topic:

I'm doubting myself, I'm not sure whether to go 5/8 or 6/8... anyone got any info that might push me one way or the other?

Don't be overly concerned about that. More important to have the razor well honed and comfortable in your hand.

I have both 5/8 and 6/8 razors and my preference is for the 6/8. You'll find guys that love the big blades and some that prefer the narrow ones. I doubt very much you will be able to tell the difference at first, but after a while, you'll definitely start to build your own preferences.

I've gone with the 5/8 mainly because I prefer the scales available for it - I went with violetwood.
For anyone interested, for the 5/8 razor, the possible scales are:
plastic (black or blonde) - £51.20
bocote - £63.20
redwood - £63.20
violetwood - £63.20
olive - £73.20
ebony - £67.70

I'm told the 6/8 can have the scales on this page: Razor Scales & Pin kits

Hope this is of interest to someone.
I'll post pics once it arrives.

This is what arrived in the post this morning... I'm in love with the violetwood scales

Sorry, phone camera pics:



What do you guys think?

Andrew

That's very nice!I wish my first razor could have been that smooth looking!