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    Default My impression of my new Hart Steel 6/8

    So I finally broke down and bought a Hart Razor after admiring them for months- I saw one on the exchange and couldn't resist. It is a 6/8 satin finish square point with rosewood scales.



    First off, this is not a dainty razor! It is heavy and quite stout, and the grind is almost a full wedge. The scales are stunning two color wood, and are one solid piece. The finish is quite nice all around, and the build quality overall is very impressive.
    I shaved with it tonight, and it shaves very nicely! I did a two pass shave and the balance is good even though the weight is more than I am used to.
    Overall, I am very impressed! I might have to pick up a 7/8 now just for comparative purposes

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    A quality heavy grind (Hart is certainly one) is not for everyone, but its a joy for more guys than usually get to try one. Its one reason I hope Scott over at Portland Razor keeps doing well. 'Way more affordable than any other new production I'm aware of.

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    I just visited Portland razor co, and am trying to decide on which one I want! This is all your fault
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    Nice Hart you have there Ernie!
    German blade snob!

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    Very nice razor. I have the Baxter of California Hart Steel "Not a Replica" and it's probably my favorite razor. After owning it for a year and a half I just this week ordered a set of new Bocote wood scales for it. I like natural materials better than the resin scales it came with. I'm very excited to see how they look on the blade. Enjoy!

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    The wood for those scales is gorgeous . . . a 7/8 is available? Hmmm . . .

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    Awesome

    Harts have been my go to razors for the last two years.
    I got used to the weight and now prefer the heft of them over lighter razors.

    It will hold an edge really well. All I have to do is ten-ish stokes on a 12k every 3-4.
    It's a dog eat dog world and I have on milk bone underwear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Orville View Post
    The wood for those scales is gorgeous . . . a 7/8 is available? Hmmm . . .
    It is indeed available for a 7/8 blade. And here's a tip- if you order directly from the Hart Steel website you'll save about $10 over the cost of buying it from the classic shaving site that is the parent company (apparently- per their website) of Hart Steel. I got them for $25 from the Hart site as opposed to around $35 on the other one.

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    Thanks for the tip about scales ordering... I am going to order a new set today probably. I love the look of the rosewood, I just want another set to switch out
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    Ernie:
    Nice razor, I've got one just like it in Cocobolo, it was my very first straight razor and I still have it.
    I have had several since, sold all my 7/8th's as I like the way the 6/8th's shaves better.
    I never got one with a manufactures edge that was satisfactory but a little time on the J-Nats fixes this right up.
    They take a wonderful edge and are mostly silent whisker killers, enjoy!

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