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    Default looking for 7/8 recommendation

    I would like to move from 5/8 and 6/8 to 7/8. I have a tough, course beard. I prefer round point to spike. My budget is about 200 US dollars. I am looking for suggestions of what others like/dislike which fit my criteria.

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    this one is on sale
    http://shavingshop.com/index.php?ite...1%26sale%3Dyes

    but if you want more variety check here:

    http://shavingshop.com/index.php?category=29

    Friodurs kick @$$ without fail

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    There are some nice 7/8 TI's in wood and horn handles over at Classic Shaving for under $200. Actually I think the horn handle was a round point. Nice looking razor and a really nice shaver.

    www.classicshaving.com

    Have fun,

    Lynn

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    Default TI's at classicshaving are no longer round point

    Thanks for the suggestions, Eric and Lynn. FYI I ordered a 7/8 TI from classicshaving. I know their web site says they are round point and the pictures show a round point. I called and specifically asked if they were round points and when I was told yes, I placed an order. When it arrived (honed by Lynn) it was a square point. I called to tell them this and apparently TI recently changed the 7/8 blades at classicshaving to only square. Unfortunately I chose to return it. Classicshaving was fine with the refund. I have ordered from there in the past and will continue to do so - this post is a FYI and not meant to be anything bad against the professional people at classicshaving.

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    Default 7/8 Wacker "Blue Wonder"

    Anybody know about these - they look really nice

    http://shavingshop.com/index.php?ite...6category%3D32

    Thanks!

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    I've honed a few Wackers and they are nice shavers.

    Lynn

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    Quote Originally Posted by fab4_fan View Post
    ... When it arrived (honed by Lynn) it was a square point. I called to tell them this and apparently TI recently changed the 7/8 blades at classicshaving to only square.
    ... and now their web site says it's actually a Spike Point. I ran into a similar issue at KCI with a 6/8 TI (J86) that they told me would be a notch point and was, in fact, a round point. Chose to keep it though. Wonderful shaver. I think this is an issue with TI. They seem to change details about razors and keep the model the same. Without opening every razor the vendors really don't know what they are selling (with current models, anyway - historic/collectible may be a different story).

    Glad to hear you had a good experience with Classicshaving. I've always found them to be top notch.

    Ken

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    A 7/8 Friodur or a Filarmonica would be very nice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fab4_fan View Post
    Anybody know about these - they look really nice

    http://shavingshop.com/index.php?ite...6category%3D32

    Thanks!
    I've got a Blue Wonder, but it's a 6/8 I think. Great razor actually, one of my better blades. Honed up really easily and has kept it's edge brilliantly for a surprisingly long time. Unfortunately mine was a vintage purchase and I rubbed the gold wash off the blade during polishing, so it's not as purty as the one you're looking at. I'd recommend it based on the experiences I've had with mine.

    Having said that, I also have an 8/8 roundpoint Friodur from the shavingshop, and it kicks ass! My best blade for sure, particularly for my tough beard type. I'd definitely recommend seriously considering one.

    Good luck - I'm sure you'll be happy with whatever you decide on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by heavydutysg135 View Post
    A 7/8 Friodur or a Filarmonica would be very nice.
    The Fillys at classicshaving (round point, btw) are now sold out

    Maybe call or e-mail classicshaving and ask specifically for a round-point 7/8 TI; they may have a few ...

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