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    There are all kinds of razors that perform at a top level.

    I am far from experienced with multiple brands grinds and sizes, but from my sample pool I like:
    any Japanese straight
    any Filarmonica from the JPM era, also Palmera
    any Sheffiled
    any vintage Solingen, Ralf Aust from the current production brands
    Vintage American
    Vintage French
    Vintage Swedish

    Hope that answers the question.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mainaman View Post
    There are all kinds of razors that perform at a top level.

    I am far from experienced with multiple brands grinds and sizes, but from my sample pool I like:
    any Japanese straight
    any Filarmonica from the JPM era
    any Sheffiled
    any vintage Solingen, Ralf Aust from the current production brands
    Vintage French
    Vintage Swedish

    Hope that answers the question.
    Agreed. Some might add select American marques like Case family derivatives, Waterville, Connecticut and others of the area. New York Knife Company, Burkinshaw, and Michael Price San Francisco but then we are talking complete esoteric.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AntiqueHoosier View Post
    Agreed. Some might add select American marques like Case family derivatives, Waterville, Connecticut and others of the area. New York Knife Company, Burkinshaw, and Michael Price San Francisco but then we are talking complete esoteric.
    Of course I forgot the American brands, I'll edit my post.
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    Mastro Livi's, Aust's and my tried and true Gencos

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    Sheffield is of course my preferred choice, while also being a fan of the Spanish razors next, then the Swedes and the Japanese, the German razors IMO tend to be very utilitarian, the "Volkswagen" of razors, great mechanically but totally uninspiring in their feel.

    Although I've had quite a few and still do of the new production razors, to channel the Tier theme, I'd put TI and Revisor in Tier 2, Dovo in Tier 3, and wouldn't and haven't tried any of the other new production line of various makers.

    Customs I won't include, as I think these tend to be very personal in their design, and that's all good as far as I'm concerned....

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    Quote Originally Posted by AntiqueHoosier View Post
    ...Michael Price San Francisco but then we are talking complete esoteric.
    Michael Price, San Francisco These are rarer than hen's teeth.

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