Thread: Finisher after 12k stone

Judge Lummus, in his wisdom, also said " No better shaving instrument other than a good old wedge-shaped razor was ever made."

A statement that I would challenge in light of the quality and performance of a well executed hollow ground Solingen.

Originally Posted by RezDog

I don't have the book, however I do recall someone else having said it different. Lummus did not think Frederick Reynolds razors were worth owning, that they were substandard. I have no idea which of us is correct, but the point is that someone of some notoriety has made sundering remarks of a know manufacture from days gone by. The brand is currently popular, and leaves us to wonder what will be the favor and what will be frowned upon in days to come.

Rezdog you may be correct. Its been a while since I read it. The article is short and you can download it online. Its an interesting read.