250 to spend on a razor

I got a razor for Christmas that I am not thrilled about so I am going to return it and get something different. I need some suggestions on what to buy. I have two new Dovos, a best quality and a Bismark. I love both, but I also have some vintage stuff that have a heavier grind that I like a lot. Since I already have the hollow ground I was thinking of maybe something a little heavier. I have a couple of Sheiffield Fredrick Reynolds that are awesome shavers. I don't mind going new or restored. Anyone have any suggestions?

Its about $25 more than you listed as your budget but may I suggest a Hart razor?

25 is not a deal breaker. I have heard good things about the Harts. Im not as keen on the aesthetics as I am on some of the Dovos and Tis though. Any particular ones you have in mind?

Not really, since Harts all look pretty similar. The real difference is what you choose for scales. I have one with rosewood. I think there may be some heavy grind vintage blades in the classifieds here. I keep my eyes open for heavier grinds as I like them more than hollow.

I'll second the recommendation for a Hart. Given your other razors, maybe a 7/8 and whatever scales and finish appeal to you.

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Originally Posted by Weaselsrippedmyflesh

I'll second the recommendation for a Hart. Given your other razors, maybe a 7/8 and whatever scales and finish appeal to you.

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I was looking at SRD and Vintageblades and could not find but a few. Do you know of any other reputable places to buy them?

I was talking about the classifieds here.

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Originally Posted by ccase39

I was looking at SRD and Vintageblades and could not find but a few. Do you know of any other reputable places to buy them?

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Vintageblades has a few of them. I planned on getting a Hart Steel one, but for all their carbon steel razors are $250+. Which Dovo's have for $150 and much sexy looking!

Thiers Issard's are good choices... if you like French stuff!

For Hart Steel:

http://www.classicshaving.com/Hart_Steel.html

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Originally Posted by ccase39

I was looking at SRD and Vintageblades and could not find but a few. Do you know of any other reputable places to buy them?

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Certainly you could go to the source: http://www.hartsteel.com/index.html.

I ordered mine from there and they shipped promptly.

Just got a hart and just had my first shave with it 10 minutes ago. Really liked it. Better shave and less irritation than my dovo. Since both came from reputable "shave ready" sources, I think the heavy blade and grind somehow accommodated my lack of good technique better. End result was roughly the same in terms of shave, but with less irritation and no blood.

From what I've read, Hart razors are finished on Vintage Escher's. That would explain the comfortable, irritation free shave.

Your shaving technique, and the finishing hone or paste explains irritation or lack of.

I have heard nothing but good about Hart razors but I can't get past the aesthetics of them myself. I would suggest that you also look at the Revisor site Rasiermesser in both their new production and rarities sections. Pretty hard not to find something that will appeal to you.

Bob

Or you could keep an eye out for a Livi new grind...I got mine for about that...

TI squareback

Michael

Why not get a vintage puma? Those heavier ground pumas are wonderful.

I'd keep my eye out for a nicely restored old Sheffield blade. I personally think many of the new production razors, including Hart, do not have the greatest quality control. For the price, you may not get a crazy 8/8 Barber's Use but I don't think you'll go wrong either way

When I say nicely restored, I don't mean one of those buffed to death things that are all over eBay.

I just got a Hart about a month ago as a gift. Great razor. I love the heavy grind. I can attest that they are smooth shavers as well. Mine did not come as shave ready as I'd like. I tried to tune it up with some laps on a 8k. But the grind on these requires a little more work than a full hollow. I got some improvement by going to a 4k, then up. I wasn't happy until I reset the bevel and worked it up through a 12k. Even not being finished on an Escher, it's still a smooth ride. Used mine this morning. BBS and no irritation. $250 buys a lot so you have some options to choose from.

do yourself a favor and get a NEW 1/4 hollow ,horn scaled...WACKER !!!! 6/8 ... What a shaver and eye candy too.

ever think of joseph Elliott's razors I have 1 I like a lot.

great suggestions guys. Im thinking of a hart or going with a custom or restore from someone on the site.

Several of the vendors on this site restore beautiful shavers. I'm not one for promoting one member over another.
I buy from several members & have yet to be disappointed. Spend some time looking through the vendor sites.