Thread: What razor to get for my husband

Originally Posted by Srdjan

And me......

I like the shape. It looks like what a distinguished old man would use before he went hunting. Are the bumps on the top functional? Also it is carbon steel. Is that what you want for a razor?

Originally Posted by CrabbyCakes

I like the shape. It looks like what a distinguished old man would use before he went hunting.

Possibly. If said gentleman were into hunting rams, this might even be a terrific way of recycling them. The world needs more custom rams horn scales. Jesting aside, I would be careful about a French thumbnotch razor as a gift. They are known to be difficult to handle.

Originally Posted by CrabbyCakes

Are the bumps on the top functional?

No, they are a frivolity. Typically to showcase one's art proficiency a grinder. Well, in this particular case, the "proficiency" part is mostly optional. You would have to look at certain Wacker, Aust or Revisor razors if you wanted to see that in all its glory, including deep etching.

Originally Posted by CrabbyCakes

Also it is carbon steel. Is that what you want for a razor?

Absolutely not. What you want is titanium. Unfortunately, carbon steel is all you will get. That particular one has its fans (few) and enemies (lots). It is hard to hone, and offers no benefit in exchange.

We do have some rams down the street from us. I wonder if one would kindly lend me their horn? I googled "French thumbnotch." I think I should avoid one since my husband does not use one and the moment and I do not want him cursing me when he uses it.

So I can't buy titanium....