Thread: which is the best

Easy, the one that's honed best...

IMO, when you're talking razors that are 100- 150 years old, the blades can be almost as unique as the brands themselves. So as mentioned, it all comes down to your personal preference.

I only have two Sheffield's: George Wostenholm I*XL razor 13/16
Frederick Finney tally-Ho 7/8
I have only two other brands of razors besides those mentioned above.
The two above are my favorites, but I think it would depend on a lot of things. So yeah, I know that really answers you question.

Originally Posted by Amenrab

It's impossible to tell. You have to buy them all then see which one you like.

That was my method. I'm still testing though, I'll have a definitive answer soon, I think.

Originally Posted by Tack

I think I know which razor is the best but right now I'm trying to settle the question of what is the best food. After that I've been asked to determine who makes the best pickup truck, then I will get to your question.

rs,
Tack

Well that's easy, scalloped potatoes, medium rare bbq rib eye WITH broiled lobster tail, buffalo wings for appetizers and chocolate lava cake for desert while drinking platte valley corn whisky or top shelf knob creek, will meal not food.

The best sheffield razor= John Sellers & Sons Signal. Why is this the best Sheffield? Because it's a rare find? No. Because it shaves the best? No. Because it has an unusual shape and size? No. Because it takes an unusually sharp edge? No. Then why? Simple. Because I said so.

Originally Posted by rhensley

I'm thinking of getting another and was wondering what name brand to start looking for. I really don't know how many different names for sheffields that's out there.

There are too many to call, but some names are:

Allen & Son,
Joseph Allen & Son,
I & J Barber,
James Bingham & Co.,
Abram. Brooksbank,
Butler & Co.,
Richard Ash,
Brittain, Wilkinson & Brownell,
Luke & David Cadman,
T R Cadman,
John Clarke,
J. C. Cockhill,
Brookes & Crookes,
Francis & George Dewsnap,
Thomas Ellin,
Jos. Elliot & Sons,
Frederick Fenney,
Geo. Hammond,
Harrison Bros. & Howson,
Christopher Johnson,
Geo. Johnson,
Mappin Bros.,
Mappin & Webb,
Marshes & Shepherd,
Ford & Medley,
C. Myers & Son,
Needham, Veall & Tyzack,
Francis Newton,
Mary Newton & Sons,
Fox & Norris,
Adam Padley,
widow Parker,
Jonathan Pitchford,
John Revet,
Richard Revet,
William Revitt,
Southern & Richardson Ltd.,
H. Robinson & Co.,
William Rodgers,
widow Rowland,
J. Sellers & Sons,
J. Shaw & Sons,
Thos. Shemeld & C0.,
John Shepherd,
Slater Bros.,
H. M. Slater Ltd.,
J. Slater & Son,
Richard Staniforth,
Thos. Turner,
Thos Turner & Co.,
Robert Wade,
Walker & Hall Ltd.,
Wardrobe & Pearce,
William Webster & Son,
Wheatley Bros.,
Albert Wilson & Son,
Wragg Bros.,
J. Wragg & Son

Of course there are many, many more, spanning quite an age. I have left out a lot of the well-known makers and less noted makers too numerous to mention.

Regards,
Neil

What if I told you what the best was and I didn't actually have it. Then you find one NOS. You know what would happen then right? I'd stamp my feet and cry and say you always get the best razors. So I'm not saying.

Hi, Im pretty new to this, but from what I understand, as long as you find a blade made well, the brand doesn't make too much difference, what will make the biggest difference to how it shaves for you, is more the style.. ie 4/8, 8/8; barbers' notch/point; and how comfortable it is on your hand. The brand seems to only matter re price paid, collectability, desirability etc.

But please don't take my word for this, as I am not an expert, most other members would be far better at answering this question.

This is the best:



I don't have the extensive collection others do but every time I try another Sheffield blade it seems to surpass the last. This grand old gal has the gentlest and most forgiving shave I've had yet. There isn't a corner, hollow, or curve her voluptuous shape can't glide over like a gentle caress. Do razors, like women, get better as they age?