What do I want?

**JimR** · 07-10-2009, 12:43 PM

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...

**Kees** · 07-10-2009, 12:58 PM

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?

**BHChieftain** · 07-10-2009, 01:06 PM

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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**JimR** · 07-10-2009, 01:35 PM

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?

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?

**singlewedge** · 07-10-2009, 02:39 PM

Yes there are.

Here you go.

**Kees** · 07-10-2009, 02:50 PM

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

**JimmyHAD** · 07-10-2009, 02:53 PM

Take a look at this assortment here in the classifieds.

**Pyment** · 07-10-2009, 03:43 PM

Here are a few:

Kind of a French point

**Seraphim** · 07-10-2009, 04:32 PM

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.

**loueedacat** · 07-10-2009, 05:57 PM

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).

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