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09-26-2009, 02:34 PM
rum

Le Grelot 6/8" 1/4 grind

So, have all the [new] 1/4 grind Le Grelot 6/8" razors all gone? Can't find any at Martin's or Classic Shaving...
09-26-2009, 02:37 PM
JimR

yes....:rant::rant::rant:
09-26-2009, 02:40 PM
Otto

The last Le Grelot 6/8 is on it's way from Classic Shaving to Norway :D
09-26-2009, 03:45 PM
rum

:boohoo: :cry:

Can't tell you how heart-broken I am right now at hearing this.

I've had one since June (approx) and it's really very good. Thought about getting a second, but...

I do have the option of getting a 3/4. How do they compare? Obviously they're not a wedge, but do they shave a heavy stubble as close as the 1/4?
09-26-2009, 04:26 PM
Hawkeye5

Keep your eyes open in BST. But be quick!
09-26-2009, 04:51 PM
BeBerlin

I happen to have one, but I also have a Dorko 300. It shaves in a very similar way. And it can still be had as NOS. Bit pricey, but very nice.
09-26-2009, 06:14 PM
nightbreed

There is one in the classifieds right now.
09-26-2009, 09:47 PM
rum

Indeed - but I think it is way over-priced, especially if you pay with PayPal using a credit card :rant:

EDIT: Woo-hoo this is my 300th post!!
09-28-2009, 11:11 AM
rum

Quote:

Originally Posted by rum

I do have the option of getting a 3/4. How do they compare? Obviously they're not a wedge, but do they shave a heavy stubble as close as the 1/4?

Any thoughts on this guys?
09-28-2009, 12:32 PM
rum

Yep, exactly why I was asking - to see if anyone has experienced this in practise.
09-28-2009, 05:51 PM
CloseShave

I have both grinds the 1/4 and almost full that Martin sells. My full came from the English razor company who has sold their fulls out last year. Both razors shave equally close and comfortably. The 1/4 is an easier shave which may be a function of its mass. Additionally, the shave with the 1/4 is very quiet. However, you will not be disappointed with the full. Finally, you are correct the one available on the classified was considerably overpriced.
09-28-2009, 05:53 PM
rum

Thanks for your response, CloseShave.
09-29-2009, 01:12 AM
Smoothy

Quote:

Originally Posted by rum

Indeed - but I think it is way over-priced, especially if you pay with PayPal using a credit card :rant:

Quote:

Originally Posted by CloseShave

Finally, you are correct the one available on the classified was considerably overpriced.

PM sent on this.
10-07-2009, 01:47 PM
Otto

Looks like Classic have some Le Grelots in stock again.

Yes, I love mine. :)
10-07-2009, 04:50 PM
superbleu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otto

Looks like Classic have some Le Grelots in stock again.

Yes, I love mine. :)

These are the 3/4-full hollow grinds. There are few places that have these still in stock.

The 1/4 hollow grinds are the ones that have become extinct.
10-07-2009, 05:36 PM
krisbarger

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

I happen to have one, but I also have a Dorko 300. It shaves in a very similar way. And it can still be had as NOS. Bit pricey, but very nice.

What grind is the Dorko 300? It shave as good as the 1/4 grind Le Grelot in your opinion?