Thread: PRC Hydra

Originally Posted by Utopian

Whenever I see that on a razor, I figure it is due either to ignorance or laziness.

Is probebly a cost cutting,production type thing,One can make a spacer in a minute,true wedges take some thought and time and fitting

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Not Dissin,Blade looks servicible,My only complaint would be why the they used a clunky spacer instead of a wedge??

At least they are spelling hydra correctly this time around.

Originally Posted by Orville

I particularly like the WIDTH of the new blade stock. It is very substantial, and reminiscent of some of the heavier Wade and Butchers I have seen. Love the vee notch in the spine out on the toe.

Where is the "vee notch"? Do you mean the angle at the end of the spine leading down to the barbers notch.
according to Ken Howley(?) That is called a "grob"

Originally Posted by edhewitt

At least they are spelling hydra correctly this rime around.

T-i-m-e, Ed. It's 'time' not 'rime' !

Nice Orville. Shave report next.

I know these PRC post are making those sitting in the control tower nervous an on edge.

Originally Posted by feltspanky

I know these PRC post are making those sitting in the control tower nervous an on edge.

Uncertain of the meaning? There have been many posts and threads on PRC, including those by the owner.
Why would it make anyone nervous? Control tower?
I would not think it would bother anyone.

BTW, Orville, it looks good! Enjoy!

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Where is the "vee notch"? Do you mean the angle at the end of the spine leading down to the barbers notch.
according to Ken Howley(?) That is called a "grob"

The small 45 degree grind at the end of the spine is quite rightly called a 'grob' as you say, Ed.

However this old name existed before our dear Kenneth (Hawley) did.

Ken came across it when he interviewed the venerable Billie Hukin, last employed at J & W Wraggs at the Little London Works in the 1970s, though Ken interviewed him after he retired. Billie was famed for being the last razor grinder in Sheffield.

For some reason or other a grob tip was known as a quick and dirty way to finish a razor (I believe this is attributable to Billie but I might be wrong), but in my opinion it looks quite stylish.

Regards,
Neil

Originally Posted by sharptonn

T-i-m-e, Ed. It's 'time' not 'rime' !

I am sure Samuel Taylor Coleridge would have appreciated the Freudian slip

Originally Posted by wayne394

Lovely looking razor, but if I'd just paid for it, I'd be a little disappointed with the lack of attention to detail on the finish. Just saying. Hope I don't offend anyone!

Not offended at all, and it's mine. See my comment about it up above. I am willing to chalk it up to the rush to fill orders quickly. Am I happy about it? Not especially, but I can take some polish to it later if it really starts to grate on my nerves. The bevel is clean as a whistle and laser straight as per my loupe examination, so I am willing to let the cosmetics ride . . . the shave is the thing.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Not Dissin,Blade looks servicible,My only complaint would be why the they used a clunky spacer instead of a wedge??

Originally Posted by Utopian

Whenever I see that on a razor, I figure it is due either to ignorance or laziness.

I like it, mostly because it is Maple, and thus satisfies my inherent need for a "Canadian" link. Could it be something to do with the width of the stock? Perhaps the stiffness of the wood? I am guessing that it isn't, but I truly would not know, one way or the other.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Where is the "vee notch"? Do you mean the angle at the end of the spine leading down to the barbers notch.
according to Ken Howley(?) That is called a "grob"

Razor is a Spanish Point. The "vee" I am talking about is visible in the third razor pic. Top of the toe, on the spine.

Originally Posted by Michael70

Nice Orville. Shave report next.

Tomorrow night. One thing I will add is this . . . someone mentioned the shortness of the upper jimps in another thread. For my hands, it works out perfectly when I have two fingers on that side of the scales. The jimps sit just under the curve of the forefinger, so I am quite happy with them as is. Lucky me, to have such fat fingers.