Thread: Large Stainless Steel Razor

Can anyone recommend a large(r) stainless steel razor? I prefer new razors or used ones in excellent condition - I am not interested in doing extensive honing / restoration at this time.

The only new razor I have seen is a 6/8 SS by Dovo called Renaissance. Any others out there? Any particular websites / sellers I should check out?

Thanks.

John Crowley at the Shaving Shop here has many large razors.

I can recommend the new grind NOS Friodurs. Mine's a 7/8 & very large. Apparently the 8/8 are monsters! I'd like one myself.
John sells them, or they're often on the bay. They generally need a rescale if sourced there, but that can be a nice excuse for a bit of customisation!

I can recommend the 13/16ths Weltmeister 865 Rustfrei on John's site. Stainless but not cryo treated. Seems smoother than any other stainless razor I've used plus it was a breeze to hone, which is often not the case with stainless.

Originally Posted by ben.mid

I can recommend the new grind NOS Friodurs. Mine's a 7/8 & very large. Apparently the 8/8 are monsters! I'd like one myself.
John sells them, or they're often on the bay. They generally need a rescale if sourced there, but that can be a nice excuse for a bit of customisation!

I have the 8/8 and I LOVE IT!! Glen (gssixgun) put on some sweet new scales. Shaves very well. I have heard some feel they are difficult to hone, so keep that in mind for when the time comes.

Originally Posted by smokelaw1

I have heard some feel they are difficult to hone, so keep that in mind for when the time comes.

They're not bad, they just vary a little. What works for one might not work for another. I found mine kept a more durable, smoother edge with 3 layers of tape.

If John joins in he'll condemn it, but i love the shave it gives. He's pretty anti altering the geometry & has very firm views!

Originally Posted by Hawkeye5

I can recommend the 13/16ths Weltmeister 865 Rustfrei on John's site. Stainless but not cryo treated. Seems smoother than any other stainless razor I've used plus it was a breeze to hone, which is often not the case with stainless.

Ditto. this is a great razor (Joh's 13/16 weltmeister).

Many of the Custom razors can be had in large sizes. Livi for one.

Originally Posted by Hawkeye5

I can recommend the 13/16ths Weltmeister 865 Rustfrei on John's site. Stainless but not cryo treated. Seems smoother than any other stainless razor I've used plus it was a breeze to hone, which is often not the case with stainless.

All of the "stainless" razors coming out of Solingen are cryo hardened. 440C is a great high carbon stain resistant steel but it is radically improved by the cryogenic hardening process. It would not be suitable for straight razors if not cryo hardened.

I learned something, thanks John.

None the less, the Weltmeister Rustfrei is the smoothest stainless razor I've used, including Friodurs, Hess, and a Heljestrand. Plus it was much more easily honed.