Thread: Blue Diamond?

So, I had my first shave with a Feather AC this morning, and the results were good, so I am now fully decided that I am going to take the plunge and get a proper straight. I have already ordered the 7/8 Fili I was asking about a few months ago, but I was wondering if 7/8 might be oversized for a novice? There is a Blue Diamond straight on ebay that I like the look of, it is relatively clean and despite the obvious need to have it honed professionally there is little work that needs to be done to it. But I have never heard of the brand, is Blue Diamond any good? How are they regarded?
Regards,
A_S

I consider them an excellent razor. I've got one and it's not only beautiful but is an excellent shaver better than the average Solingen extra hollow ground razor, in my opinion.

Thanks for the reply. I have heard good things about Black Diamond, are these from the same manufacturer? How do the two compare?
Regards,
A_S

A_S, if you ever decide to get rid of your Feather, let me know. I have one, and want a matched pair.

Joe

I've got a C-MON with a red diamond that is a Filamonica doble temple...any relation to the blue and black diamond?

-Pary

Once again, thanks for the replies. Sorry, but I think the AC will be with me for a while yet; despite all the doom laden warnings you hear on the majority of forums about how sharp the blades are, I found I got on with it very well.
Further to my question about Blue Diamond razors, I have another enquiry that I hope will save everyone else a lot of time and frustration answering my future posts. I have always been an eclectic person with a tendency to hoard, ever since starting DE shaving I have amassed a collection of creams and razors some of which I doubt I will ever use and I can feel it going the same way with straights already. So rather than me bombarding everyone with countless posts about individual razors are there any particular ones I should look out for? I am familiar with many of the more respected names like Puma, Resolver, Dorko, W&B etc, but I was thinking about specific models or years of manufacture. Likewise, I have seen names that I do not recognise that seem to make the more experienced straight shavers go weak at the knees; is there anything specific to look for on a vintage straight that determines how well it will shave? Or, is it just a matter of having a keen eye from the experience gained over years of using a straight?
I know that shaving is a subjective experience, and any answer to this inquiry will be based mainly on personal experience, but I would be very interested to hear what everyone has to say.
Regards,
A_S

There are too many good razors to list, I'm afraid. And most of the ratings are and would be subjective. If it's got a German, Swedish, French, English or U.S. Maker's mark, it's probably worth a shot.... unless you find it on Ebay being sold as a new razor (Young, CSZO, Zeepk, "Best quality Steel", etc...). I can't believe how many of those damned things people are buying. I suspect most of the buyers will never try shaving with a straight razor again after that.