Thread: looking for a new razor $200-3 something range

Originally Posted by Seraphim

And why is it that the Tosuke isn't tops of your rotation?
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Japanese straights are neat.....but are not much fun/rewarding for evertyday use in my opinion.

They definitely aren't very forgiving! When I first got started (this was after I was getting the hang of using normal straights) I would have several nicks after each shave. I kind of shied away from it for awhile but I think I'm getting the hang of it now.

I have many questions but I'm sure everybody has answers

1) Lynn mentioned the LeGrelot has the new TI steel feel. Does anybody know the hardness?

2) Also, you mentioned the AOS razor was made with the new harder TI steel. I was afraid of the AOS razors because when I asked customer service they didn't know their a*& from a hole in the ground. Has anybody tried these?

3) Is the TI Sheffeld silver steel mentioned on most of classics TIs the newer harder steel or is that the older softer steel?

Originally Posted by saladbar2000

They definitely aren't very forgiving! When I first got started (this was after I was getting the hang of using normal straights) I would have several nicks after each shave. I kind of shied away from it for awhile but I think I'm getting the hang of it now.

I have many questions but I'm sure everybody has answers

1) Lynn mentioned the LeGrelot has the new TI steel feel. Does anybody know the hardness?

2) Also, you mentioned the AOS razor was made with the new harder TI steel. I was afraid of the AOS razors because when I asked customer service they didn't know their a*& from a hole in the ground. Has anybody tried these?

3) Is the TI Sheffeld silver steel mentioned on most of classics TIs the newer harder steel or is that the older softer steel?

If I am not mistaken all of the current production of TI is the new steel introduced on the limited edition Silverwing. Even if it is stamped "Silver Steel" I could be wrong about this , I was wrong once before. I know I read it in a review on the Silverwing in another shaving forum and I think I got a notice stating the fact with my Silverwing. Great shave BTW, honed by Lynn. I can't help with the second question.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I was wrong once before.

I did that once too! I'll never forget that day.
so many decisions. I'll have to think it all over some more. I kind of want them all.

Are you looking for a brand new, never been used blade or one that is actually very old but looks new? lol If it's the second option, let me know!

Hell, I don't even know what I want anymore.

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