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Genco Heavy
I am a total beginner and just discovered this site and passion for straight razors. I was looking for a possible first SR and found a Genco Heavy. I can't find a lot of info about this razor. I know it is US made and is supposed to be of good quality. I cannot find what type of grind it has. By the reading I have been doing I think what I want is a full hollow grind and can't tell if the Genco Heavy has that. And why do they call it "heavy"?
Thanks
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Genco are great blades, I'm not sure what the heavy means but even if it is not a full hollow I'm sure it is a quality blade. Oh and welcome to SRP. Somebody will come along who probably knows everything about that blade
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Wow! My first response and they are only 100 miles from me. Small world.
Thanks from Evansville, IN
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I'm only there for a few more months then off to Arizona (a bit further than 100 miles lol)
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Genco razors I think are highly under-rated. I have a couple and they are some of my best shavers. They will take a fantastic edge and hold it forever. Heavy might just be the model, but it could also be a heavier grind. Check here for types of grinds. The straight razor - Straight Razor Place Library
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Yes, I think it is just a name Genco gave it but was wondering if it had anything to do with the grind.
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What part of the blade would be described by their model name "Honor" or "Lincoln"? :) Its just a model name as far as I can tell. 'Excellent razors.
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Hi and welcome. Try posting your question in the razor forum as the guys over there are pretty knowledge about the different types of razors.
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I'll move this to the 'Razors' forum. You might get a few more replies.
If you can post some pics of the razor it would help .
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