Thread: Woo hoo! Boker Elite is here!

Originally Posted by Tack

Great, now I can get my commission for promoting them! Ha! There are a few other places listing them although most have a "Call for availability" note. I still don't understand why I was told that production would begin next September. Perhaps he meant that the current production run was finished but they'll have another then. No matter, I'm just tickled to have one after waiting nearly a year.

The last two current model Bokers I bought (a Picadilly and a Silver Steel) came shave ready from the factory too. It seems that the factories, or at least Boker, are doing a better job of delivering shaveable edges these days.

rs,
Tack

I work two blocks from "Smallflower" (Merz Apothecary). I'm actually surprised that they had this. They sell some straight razors but it's really not their thing. They have a nice corner of men's shaving products but I didn't think they would be holding any of a limited supply of these razors. I didn't intend to buy one this soon. I was hoping that the availability would be scarce enough to delay the purchase for a while. But faced with one left and enough Amazon points to make it 30% off, I went in on it. And if it doesn't come shave ready, I'll be plenty prepared for that. In fact, I'd be more fun if it didn't. I was waiting for this one to come around. I first saw it on the Boker website about a year ago but didn't see any on any of the other online shops. Now I know why. I've wanted a Boker but I prefer 6/8-7/8 blades and the offer so few in those sizes. So this one should fit.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

I work two blocks from "Smallflower" (Merz Apothecary). I'm actually surprised that they had this. They sell some straight razors but it's really not their thing. They have a nice corner of men's shaving products but I didn't think they would be holding any of a limited supply of these razors. I didn't intend to buy one this soon. I was hoping that the availability would be scarce enough to delay the purchase for a while. But faced with one left and enough Amazon points to make it 30% off, I went in on it. And if it doesn't come shave ready, I'll be plenty prepared for that. In fact, I'd be more fun if it didn't. I was waiting for this one to come around. I first saw it on the Boker website about a year ago but didn't see any on any of the other online shops. Now I know why. I've wanted a Boker but I prefer 6/8-7/8 blades and the offer so few in those sizes. So this one should fit.

I recall that Smallflower used to have a huge range of straights, and they're down now to a handful: 7 Dovo Grenadilles on their Amazon storefront, who knows what else is in the store. It looks like they're another victim of the Great Razor Embargo. I'm surprised Boker broke ranks and actually shipped some razors into the US market.

The Boker's factory edge was about 8/10, so it'll get a little face time with the Jnats and go into the rotation. I'm not wild about the nail-pins, but it'll be a long while before that works its way up to the highest priority item on my list.

Originally Posted by Ecl

I recall that Smallflower used to have a huge range of straights, and they're down now to a handful: 7 Dovo Grenadilles on their Amazon storefront, who knows what else is in the store. It looks like they're another victim of the Great Razor Embargo. I'm surprised Boker broke ranks and actually shipped some razors into the US market.

The Boker's factory edge was about 8/10, so it'll get a little face time with the Jnats and go into the rotation. I'm not wild about the nail-pins, but it'll be a long while before that works its way up to the highest priority item on my list.

The he only razor that I bought new that actually seemed shave ready was my TI. But it didn't come that way from TI. It was whipped into shape by the vendor. I'm assuming that this one will need a complete honing. It'll be a game time decision as to how it gets finished, Jnat or synthetic. I usually like to put the full hollows on my Jnat and the bigger grinds or tougher steels on the synthetic. I'm surprised to hear the you gave the edge 8/10. That's impressive for a new razor. Should be fun. My only wish is that it came in a straight point too. But Boker doesn't like the straight point much.

Even though Glenn pulled off the modification with success, it still makes me sad to see a spanish point on that razor...

Originally Posted by TwistedOak

Even though Glenn pulled off the modification with success, it still makes me sad to see a spanish point on that razor...

Oh man, that's just twisted!

rs,
Tack

#22 arrived today. I'm surprised that the edge seems so good. Looking forward to shaving with it. Under a microscope, it looks like it was finished on a natural stone based on the scratches.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

#22 arrived today. I'm surprised that the edge seems so good. Looking forward to shaving with it. Under a microscope, it looks like it was finished on a natural stone based on the scratches.

I have heard that Boker finishes on an Escher. The actual edge quality seems to vary with the tech who did the final work though.

rs,
Tack