Thread: Looking for suggestions on 6/8 or larger Razor

Originally Posted by Bordee

The larger Spanish Filarmonicas are nice shavers. The Doble Temple 13 is a 6/8 and the 14 is (7/8 or 8/8). I really like my 14.

They look great, but a little out of my price range.

Originally Posted by RezDog

Thiers-Issard Special C. Straight Razor 6/8 Ebony
That is my favorite French razor. It is half hallow, but not a Vintage. All of my Vintage blade either came from Ebay or in the wild so it's tough to use them for examples.

+1 on Bob's advice.

Yes, that's a very nice blade, 1/2 hollow ground is an excellent choice, right smack between wedge and full hollow, I have a 1/2 hollow Dovo, it was my first from The Classic Edge, and it's still an absolute goto razor.

There are many different manufacturers, grinds, types, weights and sizes to choose from.
You need to experiment to see what is best for you. There also are many sites /places where you can
shop for razors ... you have mentioned the largest ones in your post. You may want to scan the classifieds on SRP as well. Good luck with straight razor shaving!

One of the things that I did early on was I got a couple of sight unseen razors but specified the grind. They were quite reasonable in price and are an option. PM me if you are interested in ugly ducklings and I'll try to point you in the right direction.

Hart Steel makes a 7/8 that's a wonderful shaver.

Thinking about it a little, the best budget route to get a good 6/8 razor might be to look at older American razors. Manufacturers such as Genco, JR Torrey, Clauss, and T. Noonan all made models in 6/8. I have a 6/8 Clauss and I got it for less than $20 in good condition on Ebay. It gives a nice shave. Those other brands could probably be found for similar bargains.

Originally Posted by Bordee

Thinking about it a little, the best budget route to get a good 6/8 razor might be to look at older American razors. Manufacturers such as Genco, JR Torrey, Clauss, and T. Noonan all made models in 6/8. I have a 6/8 Clauss and I got it for less than $20 in good condition on Ebay. It gives a nice shave. Those other brands could probably be found for similar bargains.

I shaved red with an old Clauss (1901 I think it was dated) 6/8 square tip today. They take really sharp edges but they are hard to find in 6/8. If you CAN find one, have at it as they are usually priced right.