Thread: Riccardo Tonarini razor

Riccardo Tonarini is a well known italian maker.
Pennellificio Omega is a great italian factory.
Now together for a straight razor project.
https://www.omegabrush.com/straight-razors/?lang=en

Three models:
• SR5877 Riva, 7/8 Near Wedge, INA RTL18, black horn, homage to Wade & Butcher
• SR5876 Ancor, 8/8 Near Wedge, INA RTL18, black horn, homage to George Brittain
• SR5875 1820, 7/8 Quarter Hollow, INA RTL18, black horn, homage to vintage Shaffield

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Recently, the italian maker Riccardo Tonarini has experimented hi-tech materials.
A SanMai structure, with Carbon Fiber outside.
This new line is the Tonarini HiTech.

Classic

Fluorescent

Microtome

Kamisori

Carbon Ceramic

I love the idea of a straight razor with composite materials.
Specially the last one, called Mobydick.

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Thanks for posting this.
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The san mai construction is interesting.
My preference is for the traditional single steel carbon razor. As to appearance I prefer the "Riva" over all the others. I looked at the website but no prices are posted for it.

I've searched about ceramic blade sharpening.
https://scienceofsharp.com/2018/02/24/ceramic-blades/
It seems not that easy to have a long-lasting smooth edge.
And, It's difficult to put a keen edge more than just sharp.

Originally Posted by ischiapp

I've searched about ceramic blade sharpening.
https://scienceofsharp.com/2018/02/24/ceramic-blades/
It seems not that easy to have a long-lasting smooth edge.
And, It's difficult to put a keen edge more than just sharp.

Yes, I'd heard that too. To me having a ceramic bladed razor or knife is more for display than use.

Bob

Wow, just what I always dreamed of, a Fluorescent razor for when I shave in the dark.

Originally Posted by BobH

Yes, I'd heard that too. To me having a ceramic bladed razor or knife is more for display than use.

Bob

I have a small Kyocera kitchen knife, ceramic. I've found if you have a diamond hone set you can hone it. It's not that hard. However if you have any chips in the blade it has to go back to the factory.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I have a small Kyocera kitchen knife, ceramic. I've found if you have a diamond hone set you can hone it. It's not that hard. However if you have any chips in the blade it has to go back to the factory.

Just the idea of having to send it back to the factory for chip repair makes it a non starter for me or display only. Heaven forbid that you put some torque on the blade too.

Bob