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Afternoon everyone,
I just came across this brand
Scottish Razor Co. (The Scottish Razor Co. | Custom made straight razors)
I have been searching razors for a while as I want to get a new blade in addition to my current 5/8 Boker. I considered getting a 7/8 Theirs issued blade but then came across this. What do you think of it? and which would you recommend
Please take your time in your response
Much appreciated gents!
I just peeked in on the site & at first I thought it was a razor made in Scotland but it is here in Atlanta, GA. His razor's only have a Scottish Terrier's head on them with no makers mark or anything else but since he is starting from home, maybe he will get better in the future as time goes. From his reviews, people seem to be happy so far. Hopefully he will get enough business to have a shop.
He apparently named his company, which is home based after his dog which has terminal brain cancer (so sad), so he is an animal lover.
BTW, I am in no way bashing this guy, he's just starting out & is an animal lover & I love my dog too. I am against animal cruelty also. So far his razors look good so we will see how it goes. I'm curious to see if anyone on here buys one of his razors & lets us know how good it is. If I gave anyone the wrong impression, I apologize it was taken wrong & I edited my post to make it clear I am in no way trying to do any harm here.
Looks like decent razors, for a decent price. We will need more reviews I think...
Exactly Dave. I know the guy is just starting out but he might get better with time.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChopperDave
His name is Stephen and he is on Etsy as well. For a fair price, you can assist in every step of the process of your custom "prototype" razor.
Out comes a custom razor (with possible minor "custom" issues,but he will take care of you) and he gets experiece in crafting.
For the cost, it's an affordable gamble. Talk to him, he's very pleasant. I have yet to make the leap. I've always come across something else, that puts me off from getting one.
I favor tried and true German brands. JMPP.
use the search button on the top. there are some reviews for their razors as some members have ordered from them already.
I mean no offense and apologize if I am wrong, but I am disturbed by the number of first posts by new members that only serve to introduce us to a new vendor or to praise a vendor who incentivizes customers to make posts about their site.
Yes, I think you have a good point there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
Bob
If it looks like a fish, smells like a fish, then it is probably fishy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
I will have to jump in. I have been talking with this user on FB on the SRP page. He asked me about this and i asked if he was a member here. He said yes so i told him to post the question here. He is not associated with the Scottish razor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
In that case I do apologize to the OP and hope that he will spend more time here and less time in the den of iniquity.
Lol. He is new. I told him he would be better off hanging around here. A wealth of knowledge and friendly people. I wasn't sure about this razor co. But figured maybe someone here has reviewed them
Thank you for sorting me out. I would hate to have been responsible for chasing him away. I do think my point was valid in general but glad that it was wrong in this case.
I completely understand and would be questioning as well. I didn't realize he had never posted.
I checked the page out. The one thing that jumped out at me was in his custom razor description he states
"The razors are hollow ground on an 8″ contact wheel, resulting in a 1/2 to 1/4 hollow grind"
Unless it's a really big razor he's not getting a 1/2 hollow off a 8" wheel.
I'm thinking I've seen some of those razors before.. maybe before he had a "mark".. just can't place it at the moment.
Some very nice custom scales on his site. Can't fault those. Is he forging his own razors from blank steel or just customising existing razors such as GDs? I didn't find any mention of the forging/shaping process, just a grinder with an 8" wheel. Hmmmmm?
Good point wayne
I'm thinking he is buying the steel to make his razors but you never know. I did send him an email asking about his razors but have not heard back yet. Like Wayne..........hmmmmmm :thinking:
I just went back to find reviews & either I'm in a hurry or I can't find them.
Well, I remember reading one that said he got an 8/8" razor & it was about 1/16" over 8/8".
Reviews are now gone.
that is strange. I only found 1 page from the search results. I remember there being more as i was also considering to purchase.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...co-custom.html
heheh, I like this spirit. Don't worry about it. in fact, I am surprised myself that I haven't posted before.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
I shall learn from your footsteps :)
I am very happy to see your second post!!!
This place is a great resource for information, but it is populated by flawed people like me. Have you gotten a razor yet?
It is a great resource but not flawed! I didn't get this one but ordered a 7/8 Wacker. what I currently use is a 5/8 Arbolito Boker.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
I have yet to achieve the BBS shave
Just be patient. It takes practice and improvement will continue for years.
If you have a Boker and are getting a Wacker, then you are off to a great start with equipment.
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Originally Posted by Utopian
I agree with Utopian. The Boker & the Wacker are both excellent shavers although I do not own a Wacker, it is what I have heard about them.