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I just acquired a Hess #42 Frozen Tempered Stainless Steel w/ Peal scales (I'm thinking Faux MOP?)
Just wondering if there are other people who have used or own this blade and can tell me a bit more about it. As far as how it shaves, is it a low end or high end razor? Any other info appreciated!
Very High end razor,Enjoy
+1, Hess was first class stuff and the scales are probably imitation pearl. If they made any with the genuine pearl I haven't seen or heard of one.
Whom ever made the razors for Hess did a very good job and they are considered good quality razors. The scales I have commonly seen on them are the cracked ice type.
Bob
Hess are top of the line imo
I think Hess was made by Bresnick. I would like to know if I am wrong though, I am after all taking that out of my head, which is a confusing place to keep information.
I have three Hess 44's with the cracked ice scales and they are a very nice razor. One of my favorites to shave with. I never did any research on them, I just like'em. I'd be interested in any info. on them also...
Most Hess 42's are 4/8 full concave ice hardened stainless razors, little brothers to the Hess 44 which runs from 5/8 to 7/8.
This model will have 'forty two' inlayed on it's pearlized celluloid scales. I have a 42 which is 11/16, however and is a wedge blade with no inlay on the scales. Extremely good razors which hold an edge better than most. One of the first and best of stainless blades IMO.
I keep one in my rotation and have always liked them.
It's funny you mention that. The seller told me the blade was 5/8 but it sure looked smaller than that. When I get the razor in hand I'll have to measure it but I'm assuming it's going to turn out to be 4/8 like you said.Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
I'm really just trying to figure out if I over paid. With that said I know discussing value is against the SRP forum rules so I'm wondering if there are any pricing guides, websites or other sources for researching this info on my own?
I had the same thing happen. The last one I bought was suppose to be 5/8 but it was smaller then my other two. I never measured them, just guested and never really compared them to my other 5/8Quote:
Originally Posted by salvat36