rigarazor

**JoeyP** · 09-23-2017, 02:46 AM

Originally Posted by Dieseld

tintin, Mike (outback) use electrical tape to touch up my Riga when I sent it to him to be pinned.
It took him a bit, he said that tungsten is H A R D and had micro chips on the edge. But now....butter baby, butter.
I know he didn't reset the bevel, so I say go for it

I just took a caliper to my 3M tape, it measured at .14mm, not enough to worry about, as far as I'm concerned. I'm sure not gonna buy a case of the scrapa tape for that little of a difference

I have been a little worried about honing the tungsten though. I'm guessing just a few more passes on ceramic and it will all work out.

**CamMorris** · 09-24-2017, 02:55 PM

Just looked at a few of these razors, the guy sure makes some beautiful blades! Pricey but beautiful! $400.00+ is a little steep for me!
Stay Sharp!

**scrum** · 01-25-2018, 01:26 AM

after reading this thread just wanted to say to all that have one that these look very, very nice and based on feedback a smooth shave. The tungsten steel ones sound really interesting. I became very curious and decided to contact Sergej via ebay several days ago and awaiting a response. Can anyone that has already communicated with him tell me if this was right way to go about it and if he usually responds quickly?

**Robini** · 01-25-2018, 02:01 AM

scrum;

I have yet to successfully communicate with Sergej in any capacity, not for lack of trying I might add. I purchased mine from is..ma (Andrej) on ebay. All transactions were flawless.

**scrum** · 01-25-2018, 02:32 AM

Thanks for the reply Robini. I noticed that seller 'is..ma' last week on ebay too. Glad to hear you are happy with transaction and razor. Andrej works with Sergej I guess? I saw the pics of your razors on another thread 'rigarazor regatta' very nice.

**sharptonn** · 01-25-2018, 02:36 AM

I suspect the man is out in the shop. He has seriously pumped-out the razors.
Wish he would do thinner grinds someday.......

**markbignosekelly** · 01-25-2018, 05:44 AM

Yes Tom, a full hollow RigaRazor would be magnificent. Ive only ever seen 1/4 hollows ones, Im not saying he cant but there are only a few custom makers that can do it.

**Robini** · 01-26-2018, 01:54 AM

Does anyone have experience with Riga's tungsten and Bohler steels? Opinions...

**sharptonn** · 01-26-2018, 02:03 AM

I have the Bohler steel. I think it is tool steel. Reliable and definitely hone-friendly.
Responds to a bit of CroOx and a pile of the stropping regimen.
It gets better!

**Phrank** · 01-26-2018, 02:03 AM

Originally Posted by Robini

Does anyone have experience with Riga's tungsten and Bohler steels? Opinions...

All 4 of mine are Tungsten, and as I've mentioned numerous times, as far as I'm concerned, closest thing I've shaved with to the original Sheffield steel....love them.

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