Who would you recommend for custom straight?
Hey guys, I have been shaving for awhile with a Feather Club Artist and learning to master the technique (I do have a non "disposable" but I don't use it very much I find the Feather is better than that one and I enjoy chopping up my face on a regular basis :) ). It is a tough blade to learn on as a new blade is a sharp as it gets (i have already been pounded on this subject, so let's try to stick to topic here! ;) ). I do not want to get another used blade, and I want to get something that I will use and have forever. So, I would like to get an opinion on who would do the best job designing a custom razor for me. If you have other questions to ask me before your recommendation, please let me know and I will do my best. I would also welcome your recommendations for what I should base my criteria on. Here is what I know:
I would like to have a custom blade that incorporates the best materials. As for the blade itself, I don't have a preference for carbon or steel. What I do know is that I would probably not want to spend a ton of time on maintenance, but lasting a long time is more important than easy sharpness. I would like to have the best modern design. I don't have a preference for size but a 5/8 is probably good. If there is any reason to require a larger or smaller size I would like to know why. I have a very sensitive face, I cut easy. I don't grow beards well, I do not intend to ever have beard or mustache or goatee (couldn't grow a good one anyway!). I Like the feather club design as I find it is easy to adapt different styles to. Weight is not a huge factor, although I am used to light weight. Balance IS important. Something eye catching, someone who designs very unique blades, a TRUE artist is what I am looking for. Cost is not an issue.
Thanks for the help!