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02-26-2014, 05:43 PM #1Member
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Hess #42 Stainless Steel, Any good?
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!
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02-26-2014, 06:02 PM #2Senior Member
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Very High end razor,Enjoy
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02-26-2014, 06:18 PM #3Senior Member
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+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.
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02-26-2014, 08:41 PM #4Senior Member
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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.
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02-26-2014, 11:13 PM #5Senior Member
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Hess are top of the line imo
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02-27-2014, 12:54 AM #6Senior Member
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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.
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02-27-2014, 01:13 AM #7Senior Member
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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...
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02-27-2014, 01:15 AM #8Razor Vulture
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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.WW243 likes this."Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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02-27-2014, 02:26 PM #9Member
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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.
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02-27-2014, 03:00 PM #10Member
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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?
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