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What do you guys prefer for a two day set?
Would you rather it be two identical razors. Then it'd really be a set I suppose.
Or two complimentary razors by the same manufacturer with the same scales.
Or would you rather just box your 2 best favs together and call them a set.
A 2 day interests me more than a matched 7 day. I just wouldn't want that many identical razors.
some questions is just hard to answer.this is 1 of them i will read answers
A two day would be nice.
A 30 day set of different manufactures with same scales would be better.
As a new straight shaver I would think finding the blade you like best (manufacturer/model/etc) and just getting a second would make the most sense. I mean once you tune them up they will shave the same and handle the same which is what you want right? Or is there some nuance I'm missing with having more than one blade?
I'd call that a 'set of two shave-ready(stropped!) razors'. That means I can shave two consecutive days with them and don't have to worry about a strop. But then since I don't shave every day I guess one razor could be a my 2-day set as well :)
Now, a 'matching' set would need to be the same blades, preferrably labeled '1' and '2' and the scales could be different material, but the same shape. That's how far I'm willing to break the symmetry in order to have a functional set (i.e. distinguishable razors).
This can be a thing that takes a very long time...finding that perfect razor.Quote:
Originally Posted by TomSD
I have not had the experience but have heard more than once that two of the same can still be different.
I like having different razors. 30 seperates with the same scales would be rather boring I believe- good luck getting yours if thats what you really want:rock:Quote:
Originally Posted by singlewedge
Good to know, thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by kevint
I like two identical razors. They hone the same and they shave the same. I was fortunate to pick up two 1/4 LeGrelots and would not trade them for anything. They are my gold standard shavers. Getting a new razor and honing it is time consuming and when I don't have time to fiddle with a new one I grab one of the "boys". No fuss, no muss just an amazing shave.:D
Take Care,
Richard
I did not know a factory set would be marked one and two.Quote:
Originally Posted by gugi
Same blades with black horn and bone of the same shape would be cool.
what do you mean by 1/4?Quote:
Originally Posted by riooso
I don't think it matters whether you have time to hone more razors, if you have a pair and they are honed, your in. If they match then you need a double box- that's what I'm asking about. what do you want your 2 set to be like
With the amount some of these guys have a set could be a yearly set of 365:->
There's a 2 blade set on the 'bay that's neat. Blades are the same, but one has black scales w/white spacer while the other has white w/black.
Sorry, 1/4 means 1/4 grind.Quote:
Originally Posted by kevint
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Double your pleasure, double your fun :rock:
Working on the box now, for a 2 day set of Green Lizards with a Cattaraurgus 2 sided hone and a built in strop.... Basiaclly a travel box!!!
WOW. That sounds really nice. ANy chance the new owner would allow pics? Any chance there IS no new owner and it will be available????? :wQuote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
me too /except I'm not actually working on it but the idea has been bouncing aroundQuote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
I picked up a "two day set" of Boker Red Injuns with pre-ban ivory scales in the H.Boker travel case. Razors are not marked "1" or "2" but matching none the less.
This is a question for the senior guru's on the site. Did each maker historically put together 2 or 7 day sets at some point?
Joeman
Like Holli4pirating says,"If there ain't a picture, it didn't happen". :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Joeman
Many of the razor manufacturers sold sets. I've seen 2, 4, and 7 day examples. Even in recent history Dovo has done so.
You got it. I'm going to attempt the old camera trick, nobody laugh if it comes out looking like pooh! Need to get tips from Max on the photography side;)Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD