Thread: 1910 's razor

Originally Posted by RezDog

A tiny bit wider would be better. I think if you started with a 5/8 or 6/8 round point in 1/2 hollow that would be just about perfect. Too hollow and they get a little less forgiving and same goes with the heavy grinds. Most importantly is to learn with a shave ready razor. If you can eliminate the razor as being a problem the rest comes down to technique. The round point makes for a very forgiving tip.

I think I will get this one. It attracts me, because it is made in times of WW1

It will no doubt be a good shaver. Have someone that knows how to hone a straight razor get the edge honed and you should be very happy.

Thank you very much! I think I will be very happy about it, because it is only 16 bucks

Nice razor but a little rough for learning on. Go as Rez said and find a nice 5/8 round point 1/2 hollow to learn on. Then after you got 100+ shaves with a straight razor, then break out the oldie and enjoy. But I wouldn't use that one to start with. Even if it was professionally honed. JMHO.

Originally Posted by Gasman

Nice razor but a little rough for learning on. Go as Rez said and find a nice 5/8 round point 1/2 hollow to learn on. Then after you got 100+ shaves with a straight razor, then break out the oldie and enjoy. But I wouldn't use that one to start with. Even if it was professionally honed. JMHO.

But is it big difference between 9/16 and 5/8? its only 1/16

The mass of the blade increases as the width increases. This is especially true with wedge or near-wedge blades.

Each shaver finds the size blade that suits them best. I know big, large gentlemen who like 4/8 or 5/8 razors while some my size prefer 7/8 or 8/8.

There is no right or wrong when it comes to blade size.

Its just that most beginners start with these sizes. If your is close to that size its ok to learn with. The problems I see is when you touch your ear with the sharp point and a wedge blade is something hard to learn on. It can be done, its just not as easy to learn. Good luck and welcome to the forum.

Originally Posted by karnau

But is it big difference between 9/16 and 5/8? its only 1/16

I havent followed the hole thread But Yes 1/16 is not a big deal until you cut yourself and you end up in the "cut of the day Thread" maybe it was mentioned previously but if you are using a square point i would blunt it,( blade width is all in the shavers prefference)) if your just starting out, I always recommend a rounded toe for beginners, But gasman is just starting out asked alot of ??'s and has been a real success to the wet shaving community,, I would recommend following his advice,Ty

What about this razor? Can it be restored? Maybe someone of you knows its name or brand? Ty
It is written that it is no 188 made in Solingen

When deciding if a blade can be restored it is best to see if it will hold an edge.

If it won't hold an edge then there is no point in spending the time and/or money fixing it up.