Thread: Small Perfect Diamond or...

I prefer to get high quality and grade blades in good unrestored condition. They need not have fancy gold wash etc. decoration. Light restoration is OK as long as it does not look restored. The blades can have some minor wear but no abuse issues unless a rare desirable razor, such as my 7/8 Torrey which shows some light pitting only on the back of the spine.

Heavily buffed blades showing rounded edges and pitting I pass on, although they may shave well if the geometry and blade edge are OK. They may be good razors for noobys on a tight budget who are learning to hone. Persons committed to SR use may get more satisfaction from fewer, but higher quality razors. Take your time, be selective, and enjoy the journey. Quality has no regrets.

I prefer to use newly made or close to mint vintage razors. I do not use vintage NOS because I would feel badly about putting wear on and marring a piece of history. I mostly leave NOS for collectors.

HTH