What would you say?
or razors really. I know its subjective but what is it for you.
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What would you say?
or razors really. I know its subjective but what is it for you.
What razor did I shave with that day
Occam's razor!
Al my razors are the best, otherwise I would not keep them, but sell.
Very true what Kelerolf said. Currently my favorites though are probably the J A Hellberg frameback and the Klas Törnblom.
These are all my current razors (only 8 including the DE). The first one (J A Hellberg (not the frameback)) is about to become a Christmas present to my possibly future son in law (but I'm probably pre-empting).
Call me trendy but i like a hollow, sheffield 8/8..... errhhha.... w&b..... imho, ymmv.
I was lucky with the first vintage razor I got, a 5/8 Ator made by C F Ern of Solingen. Still my favorite - great shaver and looks good too.
Most any brand name of razor can qualify as the best for me. When I have just finished honing and stropping a razor and it shaves as good or better than any other razor I have, it just earned a best rating.
I'm with the previous posters. I'd have to say it would be too long to list.
The answer to the question is, there is no answer.
Sorry, but have to say the best I've used has been the Gillette '04 WW1 years. Great razor. Truly a 2pass BBS shave.
In regard to make and model I am right with thebigspender.
The best razor is the one that works for you. Regardless of what make, model, era, style or type. If you can use it every day and come out cut, nick and rash free, you're onto a winner.
Mick
This is so like asking which child is your favorite. all the ones i own and the ones i have yet to acquire.
... but the ones that have been given to me as gifts are my most cherished and also some of my best shavers.
enjoy,
jim
The one that's sharp and shave ready.:shrug:
The one I just used an hr ago,Big japanese Chopper:)
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When I was starting out I had similar questions about what is the "best straight razor" but there is no true answer to that question. It's like asking what's the best car?
When it comes to straight razors, finding a favorite size, grind, well balanced scales, and quality steel are more important than a brand/model IMHO. The only way to find a favorite or a "best straight razor" for oneself is to try different straights and narrow down preferences.
I'll force myself to answer the difficult question :) my current favorites are: Taylor Eyewitness The 1000, Boker Damascus, Henckels 124, W&B 1/4 hollow.
This question has been asked again and again. Look in SOTD, if there was a "best one" everyone would have it.
Recently acquired Genco Easy Aces, just about any Joseph Rodgers & Sons or Wade & Butchers, Bismarck, Boker but not in that order. And then there are the..........well, just about any quality made razor properly honed.
We all know the name brand razors are good or great. For me its the no-name brand razors that seem to impress or surprise me the most , because i wasnt expecting anything special.
Colin
I think the best razor ever created is that vibrating 5-bladed thing that Gillette or schick or whoever make. Seriously, everyone should run out and get that one and stop buying straights. I will carry on bravely with the straight razors on my own, as I am a belligerent curmudgeon. But the rest of you should move across to the vibra-razor.
James.
I will be brave and stand valiantly by your side my friend! Never fear Mick is here! :)
Mick
The "best" razor is the one that gives you a close & comfortable shave & even that is subjective.
It's like asking which of my sons is best.
The nice thing about razors is, they don't get jealous if you show one a bit more love than another.
My best answer is that I have many versions of best. Heirlooms are special, but custom hot-rods are nice too in that you can get all the features you want in a single package that might not exist together otherwise. But it still comes down to personal preference;)
I've been trying to answer that question for vintage razors for awhile now... I have 15 razors that are in my current rotation... W&Bx3, Wostenholmx2, Case, Genco and some others I'm forgetting some known names and a couple surprises and they are all great. The one that surprised me most recently was a Kropp... I was totally intimidated by that razor due to its' size and presence but when I finally shaved with it the blade just flowed flawlessly and I was so impressed I popped it apart, replaced the pins and washers and she's mine forever now. I've yet to buy a Brand New Razor so that is really all I have left to try as a comparison but I'm expecting about the same results as when I try a 'new to me' vintage razor.
So, the short answer I've come up with along with everyone else it sounds like... The 'best' razor is the one in my hand! :D
For me, it's a vintage C-Mon wedge. There are at least 12 others that I like nearly as well...
Most any razor really.
If it is properly honed, most new or old razors will provide a great shaving experience.
German, Swedish or English, doesn't matter much, they have made some superb shavers the lot of them.
Personally I tend to reach for a razor a bit on the larger side of things, and with a rather hollow grind.
My question to the question is why ask the question? What is the motivation?
The search for the best will make you spend a lot of money... and own a lot of great, if not the best, razors. Today, a little-known kamisori maker, two days ago a big Bartman, a day before a Hart Steel, the day before a Dubl Duck... tomorrow something else... hmmm... What will I shave with tomorrow?...
Currently it is a 23/8 reborn from a Meat Cleaver.
Its always the one you haven't bought yet.
With the price of the SR's... its very difficult to try out too many of them! :(
Give it time my friend, you will end up with plenty & weed out the ones you don't care for...only to end up getting some just like them later on down the road.
Just pray you don't get infected with HAD...
Whats HAD? Ive heard of RAD.
Hone Aquisition Disorder
Not too bad until you get hung up on wanting to try all the known good finishers...then it hurts the wallet pretty bad.
Hey shooter... are you mentoring in the Dallas area? :)