Thread: What razor to get for my husband

Its a great looking razor. What utopian means is the line on the spine. Had it been a more uniform curve, it would be easier to hone.

But since your husband properly only is going to shave with it, he can have it honed professionally from time to time.

I to like the rustic look. It's also seen on kamisoris ( that's old Japanese razors.)

Originally Posted by Bob92553

I would expect it to have not a perfect look as long as the artist knew what he was doing and it comes shave ready then you have nothing to worry about

Thank you Bob. I feel much better now. I had a little panic. I will let you all know if he likes it *fingers crossed* He always gets me the best gifts and I do not want to give him another bad gift. Seriously, he needs no more socks or bags of coffee.

Originally Posted by Kristian

I to like the rustic look. It's also seen on kamisoris ( that's old Japanese razors.)

I just googles a kamisoris. They look deadly! They are lovely and sleek. I can see how people get so into all of this. Thank you for your help. I will lets the hubs know to send it off to be honed.

Just so you know..............I have a Jerry Stark razor and also I spoke with another gentleman that bought one recent and his as well as mine was not totally shave ready. Close, but not totally. I would maybe seek out someone knowledgable in your area if possible to test the edge. I had to put mine to the hones and I still have a toe issue where I think I may have to retouch the bevel to get right. The guy I know in England who bought also had same issues.

So be aware that while it states shave ready it may be close but needs just a touch of attention to get it there.

I only say this to make you aware it can be a great razor if truly shave ready. But you may get it in and it be truly honed to a "T" as I say and ready for whisker action!!!

Also, you will need if you do not get with it a T6 torx bit for lightly tightening the scales when they work loose. Mine did not come with the bit and I had to call Jerry direct to find out which size which he uses a T6. Jerry stated wood scales cannot be over tighten one bit for fear of damaging the scales. So be careful if you do need to tighten. My needed it because brand new when delivered the blade being so massive just fell open. I have the micarta resin scales which according to Jerry are a bit more sturdy than the wood when it comes to tightening.

Good luck and I am sure the hubby will smile ear to ear!

Michael, the information you gave me was over my head. I will make sure I have my hubs read what you posted so he can look into the T6 issue. I will not attempt to find someone to hone it, the husband can do that (this is me passing the buck.) I am really glad to hear you like yours. Jerry was so easy to work with. Thanks for your help!

You wanted:

1. "I want to find him a high quality razor that has a fancy handle."
2. "I would say I am thinking under $300 USD."

You got:

1. A razor of dubious quality, albeit with a fancy handle.
2. Budget exceeded by US$ 50 or more (it will need professional honing, and Ron is spot on with his observation that honing this razor shaped object will require professional skills).

Quick summary: An interesting, unexpected choice. Good luck.

Originally Posted by RobinK

You wanted:

1. "I want to find him a high quality razor that has a fancy handle."
2. "I would say I am thinking under $300 USD."

You got:

1. A razor of dubious quality, albeit with a fancy handle.
2. Budget exceeded by US$ 50 or more (it will need professional honing, and Ron is spot on with his observation that honing this razor shaped object will require professional skills).

Quick summary: An interesting, unexpected choice. Good luck.

While yes this would not have been my pick/choice I do not see a need to discount toally the OP's choice. In fact, her husband may be more than qualified to hone a "smiler" like this with no issues. Jerry Stark is a small time artisan builder no doubt and while a Ralf Aust 7/8 horn handle we all know would be shave ready the OP bought a gift and razor that I am sure will and can very likely come shave ready and provide a lifetime of shaving quality.

My wife would have never thought nor bought me any razor as a surprise so I applaud the OP/CrabbyCakes. While we all suggested options we should not get tiffed our suggestion was not followed. I like many try to help here in a decision for a person to make a choice based on input. Can you really say you have always heeded advice given and never flew off the limb and crashed???? Doubt it.

So lets support her choice and rejoice in the fact she may have very well scored a great razor for her husband.

To CrabbyCakes I say kudos and even if the razor needs a special honemeister I am sure it will be well received and a gift to be remembered. The only thing I have seen with JS razors is they need a little more attention to final detail and it will be a success.

I am off the box of soap and ready to go to the next thread for great conversation.

Originally Posted by Michael70

While yes this would not have been my pick/choice I do not see a need to discount toally the OP's choice.

No, and no. Actually, it was you who recommended that razor (incidentally the only person to do so in this entire thread). And nobody "toally" discounted anything here. The razor is above budget, several extremely experienced have commented on the geometry problems already, and non-shave ready razors have been reported. I'm sorry, but just because the guy calls himself an artisan doesn't mean he does not have to live up to the same standards as Dovo. Or, for that matter, Gold Dollar. You sell razors that aren't shave ready, you are in the wrong place here at the Straight Razor Place.

Originally Posted by Michael70

The only thing I have seen with JS razors is they need a little more attention to final detail and it will be a success.

Interesting. I had never even heard about the man before. How odd...

Well the razor is exactly what I was looking for a gift. I am very happy. It might not be what everyone would have picked but that is fine. The razor was well under my budget. My husband has a smiling razor at the moment. If it is not what he wants in the long run I will be more than happy to get him another razor, as previously stated. I am a big girl and am fine what the fact that people might disagree with what I selected. I am not sure how to close a thread but I think anything more at this point is unproductive. Thank you every one for their help!

Originally Posted by CrabbyCakes

Well the razor is exactly what I was looking for a gift. I am very happy. It might not be what everyone would have picked but that is fine. The razor was well under my budget. My husband has a smiling razor at the moment. If it is not what he wants in the long run I will be more than happy to get him another razor, as previously stated. I am a big girl and am fine what the fact that people might disagree with what I selected. I am not sure how to close a thread but I think anything more at this point is unproductive. Thank you every one for their help!

I agree, closed for mod review.