Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 12
Like Tree2Likes

Thread: Boker Elite 6/8

  1. #1
    OrangeMan WindsorCitrus's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2015
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Posts
    12
    Thanked: 0

    Default Boker Elite 6/8

    I am looking at the Boker Elite 6/8 as my next straight razor, anyone have any expirence with this razor?
    @WindsorCitrus Orange Shaving Soap Lover

  2. #2
    Senior Member blabbermouth OCDshaver's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Location
    Chicagoland - SW suburbs
    Posts
    3,778
    Thanked: 734

    Default

    I have one. Its a great razor overall. I like the steel. It takes a really nice edge. My only complaint about it are the steel lined scales. It makes it a little heavy. And the lack of jimps combined with the weight and soapy/wet hands can make it a little awkward. But other than that it performs quite well and I'm pleased with it.

  3. The Following User Says Thank You to OCDshaver For This Useful Post:

    WindsorCitrus (01-27-2015)

  4. #3
    OrangeMan WindsorCitrus's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2015
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Posts
    12
    Thanked: 0

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by OCDshaver View Post
    I have one. Its a great razor overall. I like the steel. It takes a really nice edge. My only complaint about it are the steel lined scales. It makes it a little heavy. And the lack of jimps combined with the weight and soapy/wet hands can make it a little awkward. But other than that it performs quite well and I'm pleased with it.
    Thanks, I quite like razors slightly heavy so hopefully it will suit me.
    @WindsorCitrus Orange Shaving Soap Lover

  5. #4
    lz6
    lz6 is offline
    Senior Moderator lz6's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    California
    Posts
    4,833
    Thanked: 1841

    Default

    I like the razor. I do not find it hard to balance and it takes a keen edge. It seems to me it is a quality build by Boker.
    engine46 likes this.
    Bob

    "God is a Havana smoker. I have seen his gray clouds" Gainsburg

  6. #5
    Senior Member Txshooter38's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2014
    Location
    South Texas
    Posts
    148
    Thanked: 20

    Default

    Yep a great razor. I have one and have been very happy with it. The hinge pin came a little loose....but I really like the appearance of the razor. Very clean and good looking razor!
    engine46 likes this.

  7. #6
    Boker Fan wayne394's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    South Wales
    Posts
    722
    Thanked: 100

    Default

    I have 3 Bokers. Love them. An Elite is on my wish list.

  8. #7
    Member JimmyWetshaver's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Location
    East Coast US
    Posts
    97
    Thanked: 75

    Default

    Funny you ask about this razor. I like Bokers quite a bit and I got an Elite as a Christmas gift to myself. That being said I have a Dovo Bismark2 which has a similar blade design/grind. I found for myself I just really like the Dovo a lot better. Now normally if you ask Dovo or Boker Id say boker but in this case I just like the balance and feel & subsequently the shave of the Dovo a lot more. I am way more a buyer than a seller when it comes to razors but if you were seeking this a few weeks ago you could have gotten one for a very good deal (yes mine, I sold it). This was a rare case of me getting a straight I just did not see myself using.

  9. #8
    Senior Member Phoenix51's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    S.E. Tennessee
    Posts
    658
    Thanked: 109

    Default

    Just the opposite. I have a Dovo Palisander, which is the same blade as a Bismark but without the bling and a Boker Elite. The Boker has (in my opinion) a better balance, keener blade, and superior all around build quality. Both are good; the Boker is the better.

  10. #9
    Senior Member blabbermouth OCDshaver's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Location
    Chicagoland - SW suburbs
    Posts
    3,778
    Thanked: 734

  11. #10
    Senior Member blabbermouth engine46's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Location
    Republic of Texas
    Posts
    7,810
    Thanked: 1744
    Blog Entries
    2

    Default

    I would love to have an Elite. I have some Boker's & they are quality blades! I have no complaints.

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •