Thread: Razor suggestions

Thanks I will keep you posted. 😁

Originally Posted by pbsd

Ok so I got a new kit from vsr. The razor was def not shave ready when I got it, but from what I have been seeing on here no razors are. Anyway I honed the razor and am getting better results. It doesn't seem buttery smooth though. So I am wondering if a better razor would give me a better shave. If so how much should one spend, what's the diff, where is the best place to purchase. I don't really care as much about the scales as I do about the blade. I am a beginner so I am assuming a half hollow would be better but curios about your opinions. What type of metal is best. I keep hearing about Dovo and I am sure they are great but are they the only recommended brand? All opinions are appreciated.

Originally Posted by pbsd

Ok so I just purchased from VintageBladesllc. Dovo best q 6/8 half hollow. I wanted to get one good razor to last until I'm dead. Did I make the right choice?

To the OP in your first post you mention getting a razor from VSR which I believe to be Vintage Straight Razor | Home | VintageStraightRazor.com correct? Then in your next post to refer to getting a razor from Vintage Blades LLC. Straight Razor : Double Edge Razor : Shaving Products Supplies : Merkur Safety Razor : Badger Shaving Brush : Men's Grooming Products : VintageBladesllc.com

Are you confused or did you get a blade from both (Vintage) sites? Vintage Straight Razor is getting quite a bad run on the forum as of late. The other Vintage Blades LLC. is a forum supporter/advertiser with a good reputation and their razors are honed by Lynn Abrams the founder of this site.

I don't find it hard to believe you got a good edge the first time. I've been a violin maker for 30 years, and straight razors are the easiest tools to sharpen that I've ever worked with. Just don't make a few fatal mistakes along the way, and it will come out right every time. There's way too much voodoo around the topic on razor forums.