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    That looks really great now that it is finished.

    Living near Sheffield I would love to get my hands on a W&B but being a novice I just don't know what I am looking for on eBay or other sources for that matter. There are some good looking ones but at some high prices too. I have neither the skills nor the tools to do what you have done here. Hopefully it is something that I will come to in time.

    Really nice and I love the patina too it adds real character.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Porl View Post
    That looks really great now that it is finished.

    Living near Sheffield I would love to get my hands on a W&B but being a novice I just don't know what I am looking for on eBay or other sources for that matter. There are some good looking ones but at some high prices too. I have neither the skills nor the tools to do what you have done here. Hopefully it is something that I will come to in time.

    Really nice and I love the patina too it adds real character.
    Yes, I know Porl. W&B's are higher than Texas Boots on the bay. I think it's just because they can get the prices they want because of the hype about W&B.
    There are other brands just as good and much less costly. I think it started with people looking for a wide bladed wedge. There are none bigger(wider) than the W&Bs'. I am partial to the Tally-Hos' but they are hard to find in decent condition.

    Other good blades are
    Geo. Savage
    John Brown
    Thomas Turner
    These are all Sheffield steel.

    Another favorite is a Preist & Co. also a Sheffield.

    Also Don't overlook a Good Blade of Swedish steel. Sometimes the good Japanese razors (western style folders) are of Swedish steel.
    The Germans are not to be left out of this discussion with their steel from Solengen ( a superb GRAH & PLUMACHER or Henkels), or the French (Theirs Issard comes to mind).

    At any rate, if you must have a W&B you will probably need to do some work on it if you want to keep the cost down. Just be sure the bevel looks straight and narrow and with no chips. most everything else can be dealt with. It's not that hard to learn to repair just be careful, read the forums, and practice.

    Be sure the dealer has a good feedback record and will accept returns. If you need some reputable dealers PM me and I will get you some names.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dta116 View Post
    The Germans are not to be left out of this discussion with their steel from Solengen, or the French (Theirs Issard comes to mind).
    I do have a Dovo and a TI razor, both were bought new and shave ready from a vendor in the UK.

    They are both entry level razors but the steel is the same as their others they just have basic plastic scales. The TI has a thicker heavier blade that seems stiffer and I really do prefer that to the full hollow of the Dovo, although the Dovo has an arguably better finish to it.

    Thank you so much for the great information too, I will keep an eye out for these other brands too.

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    Porl, Those I mentioned have more beef in the blades. I am not much of a Dovo fan. I prefer a Wedge style (3/4 hollow) to the thinner hollow ground razors.
    I think a 6/8 or wider is more suited for me.

    You have a great razor in the TI. They are not entry level razors. Just no frills. If you closed your eyes you could not tell the difference in a $1000 TI and a $100 one (except they don't make a $100 one).

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    Quote Originally Posted by dta116 View Post
    Porl, Those I mentioned have more beef in the blades. I am not much of a Dovo fan. I prefer a Wedge style (3/4 hollow) to the thinner hollow ground razors.
    I think a 6/8 or wider is more suited for me.
    I think that so far I am leaning the same way myself.

    Thanks again for the encouragement.

    Paul.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Porl View Post
    I think that so far I am leaning the same way myself.

    Thanks again for the encouragement.

    Paul.
    Hey Paul, thought I would give you something to search for.

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    Geo. Savage XX Patent

    This is my 2nd favorite razor and I have over 300 and counting.
    Check out the non existing bevel. This guy will shave your face (or filet; whichever you prefer).

    They just don't make um' like the used to.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dta116 View Post
    Hey Paul, thought I would give you something to search for.

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    Geo. Savage XX Patent

    This is my 2nd favorite razor and I have over 300 and counting.
    Check out the non existing bevel. This guy will shave your face (or filet; whichever you prefer).

    They just don't make um' like the used to.
    Now that is really nice. I am not sure that I will ever get to 300 razors, my wife doesn't see the need for the two I have. On the other hand I never question how many pairs of shoes she has
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    Quote Originally Posted by dta116 View Post
    Also Don't overlook a Good Blade of Swedish steel. Sometimes the good Japanese razors (western style folders) are of Swedish steel.
    "Shefield steel" is sometimes Swedish in origin as well.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dannemora_mine
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