Thread: What are your top 3 straight razors?

Since a lot of SRP members have a collection of straights it would be great to hear from everyone on what their top three straights are and a quick note why?

Example:
A) Dovo No. 55 - NOS/Limited Qty and big time performer.
B) Dovo Special Tortoise - Always gives a good shave, very forgiving, & takes an edge well.
C) Robert Williams - 2" blade, custom, high performer and American made!

Pabster

8/8 George Savage & Sons; wedge, muted square point - First expensive blade I bought and a hell of a shaver
6/8 W Greaves & Son's; quarter hollow, large notch/Spanish point, thumb and index notches - A beautiful looking blade and a hell of a shaver
W. Revitt; reground to full hollow, muted square point - Lightest in my rotation, but she's very nimble and a go-to blade cause she's a hell of a shaver

Notice: These answers are subject to change

Originally Posted by Pabster

Robert Williams - 2" blade, custom, high performer and American made!Pabster

I am not doubting your word but I would love to see a photo of that with the 2" blade.

Hayashi Marten Sidi Japanese frameback
Frederick Reynolds faux frameback with the fake turtle and pewter bow
Henkels #38 wedge, 5/8, #2 grind on Henkel blade grind chart, ivory scales

This thread needs pictures lol. That being said: My top 3 (at the moment-these things could change when you obtain another razor)


Wade & Butcher "Barbers Rattler 7/8, this one is the perfect weight,not too heavy, not too light.


Expert Barber 400,I wouldn't mind having a 7 day set of these.

The third is a tie, I can't choose between the two.


Joseph Rodgers & Sons "Dutch Hollow Ground" 6/8


Timor 8/8 Hamburg Ring

A. Filarmonica 14 Barba Duras 8/8 ~ perfection



B. Thiers Issard Pierre Thiers Limited Edition aka TIPTLE ~ very few razors can achieve that level of shaving quality.



C. Genco Easy Aces ~ cracked ice scales. Pure sexy beauty and high shaving qualities.

1. Thomas Turton & Sons 6/8 wedge - first really fancy expensive razor. It's a nice heavy wedge and Alex Jacques did a beautiful job restoring it. My #1 shaver and #1 looker.

2. Henry Hobson wedge - approx. 11/16 - first wedge I bought over 5/8 and learned to hone. Love the french point; makes it nice for the details around my goatee and sideburns.

3. Dovo ebony handled spike point - 5/8 - first razor I bought, first razor I learned to hone on, and still one of my most enjoyable shavers. Great for detail work.

In no specific order...

I) Filarmonica #13 in horn scales makes the shave easy, not sure why. just gets the job done. A-and now that Max has dressed it up so nicely, I am set for life.

II) C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 in ivory like a super light strong sports car, i can feel the terrain and maneuver very responsively. strange experience really...

III) Filarmonica Especial Para Barbas Duras in original scales even easier than the #13, not sure why, yet.

No order as I like them for very different reasons, these are just as users.

Shumate Tungson
Pipe 1/4 grind
Williams cutlery Rattler



can't find a pic of the rattler...

Right at this moment these are my favorite three.
They are (in no particular order) a Bengall square point, a Warranted with tortoise shell scales and a Vom Cleff with what I think is either bone or ivory scales.