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05-03-2006, 10:38 PM #1Senior Member
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What recommendation for 7/8 or 8/8
Hi All,
I'm collecting a few straights now and want to try a big sucker. Any recommendations for 7/8 or full 8/8 I should look for ?.
I'm actually growing a goatee (used to have one) so as to avoid the upper lip and chin (yeah I know I'm cheating). so shape is not too important. Square, Spike, French would all be OK.
Doesn't have to be modern but really mint-ish.
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Gary
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05-03-2006, 11:05 PM #2Knife & Razor Maker
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Check out John Crowley's stuff at http://www.shavingshop.com. He carries more 7/8s and 8/8s than anybody else I'm aware of. Even has Henckel's 7/8 and 8/8 Friodurs (ask clarman about 'em) on sale for $100. Free domestic shipping, too.
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05-03-2006, 11:10 PM #3Senior Member
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Gary,
Originally Posted by Joe Chandler
That's good advice. Pick one up from John and have it shipped to me with the free domestic shipping!!! I do love my 7/8 razors. John would be a good source, or post in the Trading/Selling forum that you are wanting to buy. You won't regret moving up to the bigger blade!
RT
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05-03-2006, 11:12 PM #4Senior Member
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Wow, thanks Joe. I could be a poor man very quickly though.
Gary
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05-03-2006, 11:14 PM #5Senior Member
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Another question then. Disregarding the price, what would be your top 2 pics of the bunch ?. A little guidance please.
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Gary
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05-03-2006, 11:19 PM #6Knife & Razor Maker
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Originally Posted by garythepenman
Probably the Dorko he has listed, and the Friodur. I don't know much about the Friodur, but the people who like them, seem to adore them. I'm still waiting to see what all the fuss is about.
I like the worked-back Wacker and the stipple-back, too. Oh, and the Discuswerfer is nice, too. And the Bartmanns and the Mellas....
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05-03-2006, 11:24 PM #7Senior Member
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Oh thanks Joe, your'e a lot of help
It's a bit like visiting a chocolate factory.
Oh well it's only money, but then again it helps if you have some.
Gary
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05-03-2006, 11:16 PM #8Knife & Razor Maker
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Originally Posted by garythepenman
I know the feeling...I ordered the 7/8 Mella and the 7/8 Friodur. I talked to him a minute ago and he thinks he sent me the wrong one, though. He thinks he sent me the 7/8 Wacker Fanger. If so, I'll probably keep it. Same price, same blade shape, same handles...slightly different grind than the Mella, but we'll see. As long as I get one or the other, and the Friodur, I'll be happy.
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05-03-2006, 11:27 PM #9Senior Member
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AHHH DAMN YOU DAMN YOU DAMN YOU...you just HAD to post that link didnt you!!!....Let me tell you how much I cant really afford this razor I just bought!!!!!! AHHH!! Originally Posted by Joe Chandler
http://www.shavingshop.com/index.php...6category%3D33
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05-03-2006, 11:30 PM #10Knife & Razor Maker
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Yeah...that's a sweet piece. Here's the two I ordered:
http://www.shavingshop.com/index.php...6category%3D32
http://www.shavingshop.com/index.php...6category%3D32
Here's the one John thinks he sent me accidentally:
http://www.shavingshop.com/index.php...6category%3D32
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