Thread: Large razors; Generally 'for' or 'against'?

i realy like the larger blade 7/8 being the smallest i shaved with a 9/8 and fell in love with it.

Definitely 6/8, but it's my personal preference ONLY

I like the look of a bigger blade. Especially when you show someone who hasn't seen a straight before, they look at a 5/8ths and say " I thought it would be bigger ".

The razors I like best right now are between 6 and 7 8ths. But I have a smaller 4/8ths that is next in line on the restoration table. It'll be interesting to shave with something that small.

Are these going to be custom or production razors?

Thanks guys for all your responses.

to richmondesi, my razors will be I guess something of 'production custom' - how's that for marketing..
I'm looking to sell razors that aren't exactly 'one-offs' and completely unique every time... but that are meticulously crafted as if they were the only one. So I suppose 'custom razors' is a better fit, since I certainly won't be 'mass-producing' them. I'll also eventually be looking to get proper permission and then produce 'official' SRP razors as seen in our SRP logo - which I designed.. but that's more down the line..

Well if you are looking at making some...

I love 5/8. I have used 6/8 and they are alright. But anything bigger than that just looks too big to me.

On an unrelated note, I had a thought last night. How do those of you that use larger blades trim under your nose?

Drew

Originally Posted by DPflaumer

Well if you are looking at making some...

I love 5/8. I have used 6/8 and they are alright. But anything bigger than that just looks too big to me.

On an unrelated note, I had a thought last night. How do those of you that use larger blades trim under your nose?

Drew

The same way you do.

Originally Posted by Jasper Kade

Thanks guys for all your responses.

to richmondesi, my razors will be I guess something of 'production custom' - how's that for marketing..
I'm looking to sell razors that aren't exactly 'one-offs' and completely unique every time... but that are meticulously crafted as if they were the only one. So I suppose 'custom razors' is a better fit, since I certainly won't be 'mass-producing' them. I'll also eventually be looking to get proper permission and then produce 'official' SRP razors as seen in our SRP logo - which I designed.. but that's more down the line..

Ok, that's great! I'd say that larger razors would fit the bill rather nicely then.

Originally Posted by Jasper Kade

my razors will be I guess something of 'production custom' - how's that for marketing..
I'm looking to sell razors that aren't exactly 'one-offs' and completely unique every time... but that are meticulously crafted as if they were the only one.

As they say in New Jersey, "not for nothing" take a quick look at the two threads on Hart razors. In case you haven't seen the threads already there are many pros and cons voiced on the design, workmanship, and price point. Just so you'll have an idea of where the market was on that particular venture at the time. A semi custom/production razor.

While I like and use larger blades, as has been mentioned, most all the custom makers offer 7/8ths and up but nothing smaller (at least in a finished razor, one could be ordered I'm sure).

I would stay with 6/8ths to 13/16ths. Everyone seems to love the #13 Fillys, and the new Hart Steel razor is 6/8ths.