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Celebrating a milestone with a $250ish budget
Hi men,
First, it's been great reading all of the threads, and learning as much as I can. Thanks to everyone who's a part of the site.
I've got a pretty significant anniversary coming up (significant to me, anyway), and want to celebrate with a new razor. I'll spare the details and just say I've traded in a not-so-great addiction for this one, with no plans on going back.
So, a little help in finding my next razor?
Right now, I have a Dovo 2 Bismark. I *think* it's a 6/8 full hollow. Besides having a warped scale and some discoloration/pitting on the steel, it shaves great. I've sent it to straightrazordesigns twice and it's come back with a really nice edge both times.
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I'd like something different, but don't think I want to go down to a 5/8. I'd also like something besides a round point. And I'm open to everything from a full hollow to a wedge. At first, my straight razor was only for shaving my neck. I like a beard. But then I decided I liked shaving even more, so away went the beard. Now I shave every four or five days (the wife likes the stubble). All of that to say that when I shave, it's usually with several days growth.
I like the inclined nose on this TI, but I'm not sure I'm crazy about the walnut. I do like wood scales, but not that one. Maybe it would look great in person, but the picture didn't sing to me. I like the idea of a TI, just to change it up, but I'd be interested in another Dovo, a Boker, or any other suggestions you might have.
And new is great, but if you know of any vintage blades, I'm listening.
Thanks for the help! I'm looking forward to interacting with you.