Thread: What do I want?

Another vote for the LeGrelot 1/4 grind. Just get the plastic scales, they are surprisingly nice for what they are, and the blade itself is truly very nice, especially if you are a fan of beefy blades.

Originally Posted by Seraphim

Another vote for the LeGrelot 1/4 grind. Just get the plastic scales, they are surprisingly nice for what they are, and the blade itself is truly very nice, especially if you are a fan of beefy blades.

and the le grelot is swedish steel by the way. i have one with the plain black plastic scales and it's a really nice razor.

I just got a plain scales 13/16s roundpoint weltmeister from Crowley at shavingshop.com (about $150) and it's really really nice - although it' doesn't meet your specs. hollow but not full hollow. that's solingen but there's a limited number and it's a nice nice razor. And I really like that size (between 6/8 and 7/8).

Here's one that might fit the bill....

Then there's this:

Thanks a lot for the tips, guys. I had forgotten about Revisor...they have some real beauties, I'll have to look some more at them.

I appreciate the link to the Wacker site, Kees, thanks for that--and thanks also for your offer of help, but German is actually not a big problem. I sent Herr Wacker an email about shipping to Japan, let's see how that goes.
And Seth, you've got good eyes--that one, the Red Head, and the Wacker 8/8tel were on my short list...

As for TI...So, let me get this straight: the Le Grelot is a 1/4 hollow, French point, 5/8-6/8 possibly Swedish steel blade?

That sounds a WHOLE LOT like my Wapi...or am I totally off base here?

Jimmy, the first place I look every day is the classifieds. I just haven't seen anything lately (in my price range...) that hits on all cylinders.

Right now it looks like Wacker and Revisor are big contendors, though...

Originally Posted by JimR

Thanks a lot for the tips, guys. I had forgotten about Revisor...they have some real beauties, I'll have to look some more at them.

If you are interested in some of the old stock Revisors, there is a nice French point 5/8 there. Their "Raritatin der Woche" has a variety of other manufacturers NOS and changes a little every week.

Originally Posted by JimR

As for TI...So, let me get this straight: the Le Grelot is a 1/4 hollow, French point, 5/8-6/8 possibly Swedish steel blade?

That sounds a WHOLE LOT like my Wapi...or am I totally off base here?

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Le Grelot is about 7/8 (says 6/8 but isn't). very heavy 1/4 grind. definitely swedish steel. great quality. no resemblance to a wapi.

I'd like to help you but you didn't say if your wife gave you permission to spend a limited amount of money or not. Depending on that we can make better recommendations to you.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I'd like to help you but you didn't say if your wife gave you permission to spend a limited amount of money or not. Depending on that we can make better recommendations to you.

Sorry about that. The fact is, the budget isn't firm. It's more of a "How will she react tot he price, and how much am I willing to endure for the razor?"

Let's just say around US$300 will earn me a steely gaze that cuts like a laserbeam, and is terrifying in its power...About US$250 will bring a furrowed brow...and roughly US$200 will see slightly pursed lips but a curt nod.

If the razor is good enough, it's worth the pain. Above $300, though, and I don't want to imagine the repercussions. So customs are probably out of the picture at the moment...