Thread: which is the best

I really don't understand the problem here

Depew "The Perfect Razor"

It says it right on the razor after all


I just need to find an NOS one

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.

Easy question to answer: The one you have, or get that shaves best

On the serious side; about any vintage Sheffield will be as good as the other, some like W&B and Wostenholm just have gotten more hype than others, and are more common.

I've both owned and honed more unknown Sheffields that don't stand back for W&B...

I have several Frederick Reynolds 7/8 wedges that I am particularly fond of, as well as three Joseph Elliots. The other sheffields that I have are nice but not my favorites. I think it just comes down to playing favorites.

The best Sheffield razor is the Frederick Reynolds frameback that I just got in the mail.

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

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.

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 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