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    Default Razors from The Perfect Edge?

    Hi, I'm an experienced DE shaver, but taking my first steps in to SR shaving.

    Howard at The Perfect Edge seems to have a fine reputation for honing and is now offering his own razors as well. I emailed him and he said his razors are suitable for beginner, but did not address my question re: grind of the blade i.e. Full hollow? Half?

    Anyone have any info, experience or opinions on The Perfect Edge razors?

    Thanks

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    Howard is the finest of gentlemen.
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    That's good to know. I was very impressed by what I had seen of him so far and he was very prompt and courteous with his email reply.

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    The third picture shows really bad razor geometry. Frown and a heel hook. I have never done business with this guy, just going with what I see on his web site. I wonder where he is getting these made?
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    I talked to him a while back. Then he advised he was having his razors made in Pakistan. OK, I'd love to hear how that's working out.
    I have heard that this gentleman is a true magician when it comes to putting an edge on a razor. I've heard first hand reports from people who KNOW what's going on with a razor edge that indeed...he is that good.

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    He has been around a long time and has had a good rep as a seller of hones, especially coticules. More recently I don't know. If you do a search his razors have been discussed and as I recall not favorably.
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    Thank you for the observations, that is not the kind of thing I'm experienced enough to notice.

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    Thanks for the tip!

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