Thread: Revisor - Solingen

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

Robin, unless the accepted wisdom in this community had changed significantly, our collective refrain is usually to tell new guys that they should have their razor honed by a professional (or insert honemeister if you will) so that that edge will become the standard to which they can judge shave readiness. When I was getting started and knew nothing about honing, I did just that. And to this day, that remains my standard. Yes, YMMV. However, the three razors I have purchased from Revisor did not meet the standard I had come to accept for shave readiness. And since these razors had so much more potential, why would we suggest to anyone to simply accept what might otherwise be significantly better? Unless a professionally honed edge is NOT really the standard for judging shave ready, then in that case I might be wrong. In that case I'll simply inform new Revisor owners to be aware that your new razor may have a greater level of potential than you know. And you can call that what you like.

Thanks OCDshaver, you have expressed very eloquently, what I was trying to say. A well honed razor will give me a bench mark and as a newcomer to this 'hobby/obsession' I need help where I can get it.

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

Beemer your ok ,, just sometimes we have a guy or two who is , how shall I say , grumpy ,, heck I,m one of them, I too say what's on my mind before I think of other opinions. But ya do check out other edges if your curious , I did and it was an eye opener! And welcome , even if do ride a Beener !! ( tongue in cheek ). As long as you ride two wheels I,m ok with it. Lol. Tc

Hey TC, thanks for the response. Everyone should have an opinion and that's why I enjoy these forums. If someone gets passionate, they care and thats also good. In the end, if ya don't like the heat, get outa the kitchen, lol..... I'm enjoying my new 'hobby' and trying different blades - this is going to be fun. And couldn't agree more, doesn't matter what you ride, just ride...... Two good buddies of mine ride HD's, but we get on just fine, lol.

Hey Guys, I am not asking everyone to sing kumbayah and hold each other's hands, but keep the personal remarks out of the discussion. Comments like 'Robin needs a hug' tend to provoke an 'oh yeah, well your mother smells of elderberries' type of reaction, and from there it all goes pear shaped until everyone has forgotten what the actual argument was about because they're too busy throwing remarks at each other. not unlike the politics in certain middle eastern countries, but I digress.

Keep it about the topic at hand.

Does anyone know how long they take to answer an email?

Originally Posted by Thug

Does anyone know how long they take to answer an email?

I wrote my request over a weekend (on a Saturday) and I received my response the following Monday (2 days later). Once paid, my razor shipped 2 days later....and is currently sitting at home waiting for me as of this morning for me to come home!

Total turn-around since my first inquiry, including shipping from Germany to the US, was 11 days.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...an-6-days.html

As for the difference between shaves, yes I can tell a difference. TI to Revisor both 6/8ths round-tip. Apples to Apples. Dont shave blind folded but the Germans are way ahead on the steel, balance, face feel. If I had to pick one and put it in my go bag Revisor is my choice.
Both sit side by side in my drawer, I always pick the Revisor, TI is a great razor, their definition of full hollow is not a full as the Revisor.
Do you know how a W/B has a certain feel to itself? Its like that. Sorry I cannot be more verbally descriptive.

Originally Posted by Denvernoob

I wrote my request over a weekend (on a Saturday) and I received my response the following Monday (2 days later). Once paid, my razor shipped 2 days later....and is currently sitting at home waiting for me as of this morning for me to come home!

Total turn-around since my first inquiry, including shipping from Germany to the US, was 11 days.

For the ones I bought, the longest wait was due to the USPS. Revisor ships fast and you'll quickly see the razor leave Germany in about a day.

Originally Posted by ultrasoundguy2003

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...an-6-days.html

As for the difference between shaves, yes I can tell a difference. TI to Revisor both 6/8ths round-tip. Apples to Apples. Dont shave blind folded but the Germans are way ahead on the steel, balance, face feel. If I had to pick one and put it in my go bag Revisor is my choice.
Both sit side by side in my drawer, I always pick the Revisor, TI is a great razor, their definition of full hollow is not a full as the Revisor.
Do you know how a W/B has a certain feel to itself? Its like that. Sorry I cannot be more verbally descriptive.

But I wouldn't worry about it. RAD dictates that you will probably have to buy both at some point.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

For the ones I bought, the longest wait was due to the USPS. Revisor ships fast and you'll quickly see the razor leave Germany in about a day.

Oh it sat in US customs for 3 of the aforementioned days.

I don't own any Revisor razors but I do get my fare share in for honing and I can only say they are very nice razors well made the finish is excellent and they take a great edge, I would point any newbie straight razor user their way, but I do on occasion have a new Revisor in for honing so not all of them are shave ready in my opinion.