Thread: Current crop of Revisor razors?

Hey all, it's been quite a while since I've frequented the forums...I guess it was back in the "old" SRP days. Anyway, I'm looking to get a new set of razors for daily use as a barber and I've been eyeing the Revisor razors the most. Does anyone have any experience with how these are lately? I've read some posts from a few to several years ago and the impression I got was a good one. Just trying to get an idea on whether or not they take a good edge as I haven't been overly happy with recent production Dovo's.

Incase it may matter, I'm looking at their 5/8 razors, particularly the 7 day set as that would give me a good enough rotation to work with.

On the other hand, are there any other current production razors I should consider that may be comparable in price for a set of 5-7?

Thanks!

Honestly, check out the buy/sell forum and pick up a good vintage set. That's what I would do.

I you want to go the current production route, I would get in touch with Ralf Aust.

He did a 7-day set for me some time back (incl. engraving English days of the week on the spine) and his work has always been excellent.
In fact, Austs and Friodurs, with more than 20 each, are the largest groups of razors in my den.

Over all these years I could never bring myself to buy a current production Dovo, as reviews and feedbacks suggest inconsistently made, below average razors (by my standards).
I do have some vintage Dovos from Fritz Bracht days though, but that is an entirely different kettle of fish...

Revisor?
I contacted them once (in German) about a purchase of some razors and they couldn’t even be bothered to answer.
If that is the kind of customer service people get when buying, I rather not deal with them, imagining what customer service to expect if one of their razors had an issue.


B.

I have one Revisor and it is a good shaver.

Like Beluga, I would go with Aust for a set. I have two and they are great

Is it allowed to use proper straights as a professional barber?

ya current production, Ralph Aust,, Revisor has some great razors though. but are you going to go thru the trouble of meeting the regulations of using a real straight? most places dont allow it without using an Autoclave or similar for sanitary purposes.

Originally Posted by Kees

Is it allowed to use proper straights as a professional barber?

It depends on the state you are a barber in over here in the US. Some states allow it while others will not.

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

ya current production, Ralph Aust,, Revisor has some great razors though. but are you going to go thru the trouble of meeting the regulations of using a real straight? most places dont allow it without using an Autoclave or similar for sanitary purposes.

Autoclaves generally aren't necessary...again it depends on how stringent the rules are in a particular state. As long as it can be disinfected as other tools are it is allowed in the state I live in.

Originally Posted by Wxman2000

Autoclaves generally aren't necessary...again it depends on how stringent the rules are in a particular state. As long as it can be disinfected as other tools are it is allowed in the state I live in.

My barber no longer gives shaves, but he uses a shavette to shave my neck. After he completes the shave, he dips the shavette in Barbacide solution and sets the razor aside to dry. He does not replace the blade for every customer. Apparently, in Illinois, that is acceptable. I suspect he would use a new blade if he were shaving a face, but he no longer does that.

In many places it's not just state regulations but insurance issues too.