Thread: Do you own one or more special razors?

Hi guys,

first of all, I hope this hasn't been asked before. If so, feel free to hit me against the head. (Not too hard pls)
And second I hope the question won't blow up in my face.
Being a beginner, I only own 1 razor, ok I admit, also 2 cheaper ones to practice honing when I get to the point.
I don't have RAD yet, but I do have the intention to get a few razors, just a few ones.
I'm very curious to see some of the special razors owned by you guys.
The reason a blade is special for you is personal and to me it doesn't matter if the blade is very rare and costs a lot or maybe the scales are made out of the bone from an arm you lost, a gift from someone dear to you,...
Beautiful razor or beautiful story, all the same to me.
I do realize that those with 100 razors might have 20 special ones then I would like to see them all 20

Why this question? I just want to learn a bit more about rare and special razors, you never know what you'll find at a flea market

I hope you all are willing to show the special ones. A bit of information and why it is special would be very much appreciated. IMO, all posts without pics are worthless

Once I get a special razor, I'll be sure to post it. My Dovo silversteel doesn't really fit...

Great question, Yves. I'm very keen to see what gems get posted here.

My first "Straight" was a Parker Shavette, I don't really use it much now, but I won't part with it. It comes travelling but thats it use wise, however I consider it my first straight razor. (Ok I know it's a shavette)

I also have a beaten up Greco 5/8 which I got from Larry at Whipped Dog, it was my first real straight. It's a bit rougher then my favourite but it still gets an outing. I won't part with that either. Definatel my first real straight.

I then have my favourite which is a 6/8 Dovo Bismarch, buttery smooth and fantastic to use. My wife and kids bought it for me for Christmas this year, so it's a keeper too.

I am also getting very familiar with a Gotta 6/8 extra hollow ground which was recently lent to me by a friend I met here. He didn't really like the Gotta, but I love it and the way it flexes and cuts. It's every bit as nice to use as my Bismarch. In fact I rotate it daily with the Bismarch. I really do love it.

So I don't have a "beautiful" razor as such, but I love shaving with them all. Some maybe not everyday I love them all. So I guess they are all special razors to me.

Like children, they are all special.

Bob

I've gone a bit overboard with the collection...

Several TIs, several Tuckmars, a really pretty Louper (will post pics), several Dorkos, a Revisor, Hart Steel, Dovos, and a whole slew of other antique blades most of which are in outstanding condition.

I shave with and maintain all of them myself - right now I'm using the Hart Steel that I just honed up to perfection on my Shaptons... Great razor.

Unlike most, I have no favorite style - as long as the edge is good I can get a wonderful shave whether is a full hollow 6/8 or a thicker grind or narrower blade.

Now I need to break out the DSLR and my macro lens...

John

Buddel, Livi, Brian Brown x2, Robert Williams, Butch Harner, Joe Chandler and Charlie Lewis in customs. Mappin Lancet Edge, Revisor 8/8, Bengall 8/8, John Barber, Dovo MOP, Hart, LeGrelot Lord Barber, Wostenholm frameback and a few others.

My best one as of now is probably a Pal Waldmin razor made in the 1920s and scaled in pre-ban ivory. It's aged very well, and so the scales have turned a creamy yellow/ amber.

There are so many; In no particular order:


Mastro Livi 8/8 Bergam Damascus

The razor that Josh Earl built for me.

The one that Bob Allman built for me.

The W&B that Glen restored.

The Genco Army & Navy that Max did “Army all the way”.

And a whole bunch of others.

Just my Palmeras,all in Ivory.

[QUOTE=pixelfixed;1279251]Just my Palmeras,all in Ivory.

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