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

I have a Gold dollar 6/8ths razor and like it. I am looking into getting a razor of at least that size and looking for recommendations. Not looking to spend a fortune. If there is a site or somewhere else to search, please let me know. I search the classifieds, here and on B & B. I watch ebay, but not sure on what manufacturer i am looking for. Look forward to your suggestions and recommendations. Thank you in advance.

the larger Sheffield's usually have good steel. but then again so does the German blades. look for condition. I like the larger heavy blades. the names of the older razors to me is not really that important because I'm not a serous collector just a user. good luck with ebay

When looking for a larger blade are you looking for a wider blade or a heavier grind. For me the shave changes more with the grind than the size. There are a lot of nice sheffields out there at a reasonable price but I doubt any of those will sell for anywhere near the price of your gold dollar. The vintage German razors are nice in good shape as with the English or French. The key here is condition, so if you are shopping on the bay be very selective. Happy hunting.

Originally Posted by RezDog

When looking for a larger blade are you looking for a wider blade or a heavier grind. For me the shave changes more with the grind than the size. There are a lot of nice sheffields out there at a reasonable price but I doubt any of those will sell for anywhere near the price of your gold dollar. The vintage German razors are nice in good shape as with the English or French. The key here is condition, so if you are shopping on the bay be very selective. Happy hunting.

So you have any exact suggestions?

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.

Wade & Butcher, Frederick Reynolds, Joseph Rodgers & Sons, George Wostenholm & Sons to name a few Sheffields. They can be expensive but most generally worth it. The big/heavy Sheffields are easier to find than the German (Solingen) razors.

Are you looking for new or used? If new, you can head over to SRD or similar vendor (Dovo, Aust, Boker, etc). If used, do you know if you like heavier grinds or otherwise?

Originally Posted by RoyalCake

Are you looking for new or used? If new, you can head over to SRD or similar vendor (Dovo, Aust, Boker, etc). If used, do you know if you like heavier grinds or otherwise?

To be truthful, not sure. I like the way the Gold dollar shaves that Rick Boone honed for me. But not sure how to answer your question.

I would look for something like these. Maybe need a hone but in very nice shape.

Antique Fancy Handled Straight Razor by Mayhew's Barbers Choice 1890's 1910'S | eBay

Antique 6 8" Frederick Reynolds Hamburg Ring Straight Razor Sheffield 1919 26 | eBay

A little more work but nice razors :

Antique 6 8" Frederick Reynolds Hamburg Ring Straight Razor Sheffield 1919 26 | eBay

Antique RARE Hand Forged "Special" Straight Razor H M C Cutlery Made Germany | eBay

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.