Thread: Anybody have a Portland razor?

Contact them. They have custom scale material available. And sizes if you would like something other than a 6/8

I have a 6/8 Leviathan on order (should be delivered in the next 2 weeks) that I have customized with horn scales. I will post pics when it arrives.

I've honed several, the steel is good quality and grind issues are minimal. Some required two pieces of a Super 88 to duplicate the bevel width. The 8/8 I honed was really nice.

They are changing to a thicker bar stock specifically to eliminate the need for that second layer of tape, according to the blog. I have not read any where of Customers complaining about how well the edge holds (or doesn't as the case may be).

Looking forward to putting edge to cheek in a couple months and will definitely be reporting back on how they feel to a newbie.

Originally Posted by Orville

They are changing to a thicker bar stock specifically to eliminate the need for that second layer of tape, according to the blog. I have not read any where of Customers complaining about how well the edge holds (or doesn't as the case may be).

Looking forward to putting edge to cheek in a couple months and will definitely be reporting back on how they feel to a newbie.

I saw that after reading the blog...............that is what I would prefer so one would not have to double tape it. I think they stated a 7/32" stock if I remember correctly.

I have had my Portland Razor for about 6 weeks and am very satisfied. It shaves smooth with no pulling. I like the weight and stiffer feel of the quarter hollow blade. I am new to straight shaving but am starting to get shaves comparable to what my Muhle R41 produces, though it still takes me a lot longer.

As a side, I dropped and bent my razor the first week I had it. PRC repaired it on same day turn around and only charged me $5 for shipping. Great product and great customer service.

Originally Posted by miller1952

As a side, I dropped and bent my razor the first week I had it. PRC repaired it on same day turn around and only charged me $5 for shipping. Great product and great customer service.

I am telling you, they (PRC) is great and I will be buying another from them! They are really a class act as you have now shown with your experience. Glad your str8 is okay after the incident.

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Originally Posted by miller1952

I have had my Portland Razor for about 6 weeks and am very satisfied. It shaves smooth with no pulling. I like the weight and stiffer feel of the quarter hollow blade. I am new to straight shaving but am starting to get shaves comparable to what my Muhle R41 produces, though it still takes me a lot longer.

As a side, I dropped and bent my razor the first week I had it. PRC repaired it on same day turn around and only charged me $5 for shipping. Great product and great customer service.

Bent? How did you do that? Tc

Originally Posted by Denvernoob

I have a 6/8 Leviathan on order (should be delivered in the next 2 weeks) that I have customized with horn scales. I will post pics when it arrives.

Please do Denver! I want to see what one in horn looks like.

Originally Posted by JTmke

Contact them. They have custom scale material available. And sizes if you would like something other than a 6/8

Did just that JT......Scott stated they do have horn material and could do this for an additional cost.