Nice scales Unit,kept looking at that brush,than it dawned on me where you got it:)
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Nice scales Unit,kept looking at that brush,than it dawned on me where you got it:)
The half round design is just ugly. Any decent razor will shave you well so why have an ugly one? There are better and cheaper options available.
That seems a bit harsh. Have you shaved with one?Quote:
Originally Posted by UKRob
Why is my comment harsh - the OP asked for opinions? Yes, I've shaved with one and it was no better or worse than many other razors I've tried. Much as I like your scales the round point looks better when the scales are closed - in my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by unit
The reasoning behind my comment is that razors are a tool - what we want is a tool that does the job well. So, given that a blade is capable of being honed and shaves well enough, our motivation for acquiring another one is based on aesthetics as much as anything else - I assume that you chose to make some different scales because you preferred them to the originals. For the same reason, I prefer other blades for their looks over the Hart round edge. I think this proves we are thinking along the same lines.
To gssixgun's point - the Hart that I got to try was a replacement from Hart for one that was "chippy"Quote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
Seems to happen more with the earlier (and I believe non-jimped) versions.
And I would buy another one...
I have a Hart 7/8 square tip. It's a nice razor but if I were in the market for something new and willing to spend that much, I'd look at Theirs Issard. My Hart was a bitch to hone. In the end I used three layers of tape before it finally held a good edge. The one observation gssixgun mentioned about them being potentially chippy and harsh is correct. I enjoy a heavier grind so I do like that about the razor. And although they appear blunt in their design they feel very natural in your hand. But if I were to spend the money, I'd still opt for a TI. I simply prefer the edges, the feel, and the shaves I get from the half hollow TI.
Thanks for your opinions. You've made it easy to decide. :D
I own 7 of them and can't say a bad thing about them I also have a Tim Zowada 2H2H which is a fine Razor you can't go wrong with a Hart Steel or a 2H2H Tim helped train the AT's at Hart so either way you will get a great razor.
I ordered a hart razor earlier this week and I'm awaiting it's arrival. It's a 7/8 square point witn white scales. I'll let you know how it shaves. :)
Aesthetics are very much in the eye of the beholder. I love round toe razors. Almost all of the many razors I have are square points, so a nice big round point razor is a fun change of pace. For me it's not a matter of safety. I've found I can do a nice job on my earlobe with a round point just as easily as I can with a spike. The shape, and its recent comparative rarity, just appeals to my eye.Quote:
Originally Posted by UKRob