What do I want?

OK, so my birthday's coming up, and the missus said I get to treat myself to something special...so I chose a razor. (There's a joke there somewhere...).
But....I can't find the ONE razor. I haven't seen one (for sale, at least) that really goes "DING" for me...so maybe you guys can help with some advice.

Here's what I like:

No shoulders.

Point: Barber's notch, Spanish Point, or French.

6/8 and up (bigger is better).

Grind: anywhere from I to VIII on the Henckel's Scale...

American, Swedish or Japanese steel...

Unique is good. I would take a unique Sheffield or Solingen blade as well, but they're just so darned *sniff* COMMON.

Any ideas?

Pics would be awesome...

Le Grelot from Rasurpur would fit the bill but I am not sure what steel it is made of. A vintage Swedish razor might fit the bill

Maybe you want a custom made? What's your budget?

How about this one (it is 13/16)? I almost bought it myself, but went for a french point instead. There are a bunch of spanish point Wackers at this site.

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Originally Posted by Kees

Le Grelot from Rasurpur would fit the bill but I am not sure what steel it is made of. A vintage Swedish razor might fit the bill

Maybe you want a custom made? What's your budget?

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I was looking at this TI on Rasage Poulin...it is sadly out of stock, though.

My budget is...decent but limited. I could do a custom, I suppose, but I like the historical elements of the vintage ones. Hmmm...

That is a nice looking Wacker. Are there any other Wacker vendors?

Yes there are.

Here you go.

Or buy them straight from Wacker himself: Schärfe ist unsere Leidenschaft

I can help you with the German if you like.

Le Grelot is available here: RasurPur Online Shop - The finest tools for a perfect shave

Take a look at this assortment here in the classifieds.

Here are a few:

http://www.revisor-solingen.de/asset...ages/db_27.jpg

http://www.revisor-solingen.de/asset..._PICT00162.jpg
Kind of a French point

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.

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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.

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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....


http://shavingshop.com/products/DSC01093.JPG

Then there's this:

http://www.boker.de/images/gross/140505.jpg

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...

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Originally Posted by JimR

I was looking at this TI on Rasage Poulin...it is sadly out of stock, though.

My budget is...decent but limited. I could do a custom, I suppose, but I like the historical elements of the vintage ones. Hmmm...

That is a nice looking Wacker. Are there any other Wacker vendors?

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Hi Jim.

I'm expecting to be restocked sometime this month. I wish I had better detail than that, but that's the best I can offer.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

I'd look at a Livi regrind or new grind or whatever they are called. I think they are in your budget and they are great razors.

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Here are a few:

http://www.revisor-solingen.de/asset...ages/db_27.jpg

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I vote for this

where did this pick come from?????

+1 on the Le Grelot

The one TI you posted close to the beginning comes as shoulderless. I have the very same blade, same spine, same point, everything, but shoulderless and vintage- Fontenille Medaille d'Or. She shaves pretty well. I know for a fact that you can get that TI shoulderless, a member over at B&B has one. I was going to suggest that, and seeing how you picked it, I'm gonna recommend it.

This is my blade: (I believe Sham has a similar one made by Jaguar or something, and TI has one, so there are a few around)

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Originally Posted by gratewhitehuntr

I vote for this

where did this pick come from?????

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6/8
Bestell-Nr: 6-0020
Revisor 6/8 Normalstahl, hohl.
Klinge mit Daumenloch.
Neuschmiedung.
Klinge mit vergoldeter Tiefätzung
Rücken mit Verzierung, tiefgeätzt und farbig eingelegt.
Preis 130,00 EUR incl. MwSt.

Now you know!

american huh... how about this:
http://www.revisor-solingen.de/asset...b_IMG_0125.jpg

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Originally Posted by gratewhitehuntr

I vote for this

where did this pick come from?????

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From here: Home

Some nice ones there...

s.

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american huh... how about this:
http://www.revisor-solingen.de/asset...b_IMG_0125.jpg

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Oooohhh....PReeee-tyyyyyy!!!

A blackened tang holds up better that the gold.

http://www.revisor-solingen.de/asset...b_IMG_0285.jpg

And then there's big and beefy:

http://www.revisor-solingen.de/asset..._PICT00041.jpg

The Revisors are definitely piquing my interest. I've sent an email, their prices all include MwSt and if they knock that off for international orders (as they are supposed to) the I might actually end up with TWO...The 6-0004 or 6-0020 (same blade, but different stamping) and maybe an 8/8...man, it is hard to decide....

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I vote for this

where did this pick come from?????

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HERE'S THE EXACT LINK:

6/8

I'm FIENDING for that Hess 44 holy ****

thanks for the links guys

does that site not price their razors? :confused:

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Originally Posted by JimR

The Revisors are definitely piquing my interest. I've sent an email, their prices all include MwSt and if they knock that off for international orders (as they are supposed to) the I might actually end up with TWO...The 6-0004 or 6-0020 (same blade, but different stamping) and maybe an 8/8...man, it is hard to decide....

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It took me a little, but I figured that they add back in some to compensate for Paypal and CC fees. The discount works out to about 14-15%.

Then there is the currency exchange. If you by more than 500 euros worth, you get a 5% discount and free shipping.

I am kind of seeing 0004, 0019, and 0020 in my future.

If you don't like the scales available, I was told they could put those blades in any of these scales:

I wonder if they would sell any

6/8

Pricing in Euros is there (in German) under each item.

OK, well I got the price breakdown from Revisor:
The #10 (98,00 Euro) is 82.5 Euro.
The #20/#4 (130,00 Euro) comes to 109.25 Euro.

They charge a 5% Paypal "tax", and for two razors they charge 15 Euro shipping.

Right now, I'm pretty much decided on a Revisor...thanks for the advice guys. I can't figure out why Wacker haven't responded to my email...I'd buy one of their big blades in a minute if they would just let me!

ahh... my screen was cutting the prices off for some reason...........
109 euros is reasonable

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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...

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I agree, most Customs would be out of the picture at the moment. One other member here on SRB, also based in Japan, recently offered a Custom Joe Chandler with French point for sale, but that might have earned you more then the "Laser Beam-like" stare..

As some other members have pointed out, a 1/4 Le Grelot might be nice, but so might be some other rasors on rasurpur such as historical straights from the 1920's with 6/8 to 7/8+ blades or historical TI's.

Additionally, I can recommend you to have a look on the website of The Invisible Edge, they offer some nice vintage & shave ready rasors. The link to that section is Shave-Ready Vintage Razors

Well gentlemen, I've put in my order for a 6/8 Revisor shoulderless with a thumbnotch and a worked spine (6-0004). I'm so excited! While I was at it, I threw in a Loom Strop...just because Jimmy and Olivia both said they're awesome. Woo hoo!

I actually was going to go for the Le Grelot, but Martin is on vacation until Aug. 9, so...yeah, why wait? :y:y:y

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Well gentlemen, I've put in my order for a 6/8 Revisor shoulderless with a thumbnotch and a worked spine (6-0004). I'm so excited! While I was at it, I threw in a Loom Strop...just because Jimmy and Olivia both said they're awesome. Woo hoo!

I actually was going to go for the Le Grelot, but Martin is on vacation until Aug. 9, so...yeah, why wait? :y:y:y

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You'll have to let us know how you like it. Great looking razor!

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You'll have to let us know how you like it. Great looking razor!

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It's in! You can get the low-down on it here.