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Wondering if anyone has one of these and if so, what their opinions of it are.
Rasurpur has them at the bottom of this page. I'm looking for something as close to a 6/8 Le Grelot 1/4 grind as possible. Apparently though these don't have a thumb rest and are much heavier.
Any thoughts / opinions everyone?
I have the hollow #8000, and shaves just great , swedish steel is top quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by rum
Seth has a few razors by the maker:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...h-diamond.html
the price is kind of high though.
Thanks for that useful (and awfully fast!) response.Quote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
I've not used Sweedish steel before (actually I may have had an Innox stainless when I first started shaving). Nonetheless, I agree they are expensive, hence why I'm asking. I also want to be sure if I get another wedge (or near enough), it's going to be on a par with my Le Grelot 1/4 grind.
I wonder if it's worth getting another Le Grelot 6/8 with a 3/4 to full grind. I have one of those and it's quite good, but not the best. Rasurpur also has a stainless Innox full hollow which is much more affordable but as it's not a name I know, I can't say for sure whether I'd go for that.
These are NOT wedgey at all. They're hollow ground. Not singing, but let's say 7/8 hollow.
And for 240 euros....wow. That's up there...
Well that does it then - I'm going to rule them out - there's no way I'm paying over the odds for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimR
I have one on the way. I will post a review when I get a few shaves on it. I have the 1/4 Le Grelot and 1/4 Hart so I am really interested to compare the group.
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Originally Posted by JimR
I have that razor at the moment, and will be shaving with her today or tomorrow. The razor is not 7/8 hollow, I'd say it's between half and quarter hollow, but check the photo and decide for yourself. It is a pretty hefty blade, but the part about that being the reason for the match in the photo is, IMO, totally inaccurate. I've had some big, heavy wedges that will sit open. These things just are not all that tight at the pivot out of the factory - I'm guessing to help preserve the covered tang, but maybe it's a sign of an imperfect "fit & finish." Something else that would suggest a less than perfect fit & finish is the state of the edge out of the box. Granted, I can only speak for mine, but unlike all the new Dovo's I've honed, this razor actually needed to see a 1k to set the bevel - I was unable to start on the 5k like I would for a new Dovo.
I have that razor. It is a pleasure to look at and to shave with. At the tax free price on that offer I would think it is $50.00 over the market. No one can predict the future value for these.
I officially love Hayashi's. I shaved with the blade above (the H Diamond) and also one of their framebacks tonight. Both are insanely smooth shavers. I'd recommend one any day, so long as you don't mind slightly loose scales or can tighten them.
Added bonus - the covered tang makes the tang feel wider and meater, which I love.
Six out of my seven shavers are Hayashi's. One is a Hashimoto. But they are all Japanese made.
I had one of the ones listed in the OP and I really liked it but I gave it away as a gift to someone.
As for the grind I would call it a 1/2 hollow. But that is just me.
This is so weird...I SWEAR that the one I had was hollow ground, but Dylan's picture doesn't lie.
So strange...
The razor was a Father's Day gift. I have shaved with it twice. My first impression is that it is very smooth shaver. Definitely in the same league as the Le Grelot 1/4 or the Hart. Also, I really like the slightly shorter blade. It is very manueverable.Quote:
Originally Posted by bonusmarple
I will post a more thorough review once I have a week or so under my belt. At this point, I am happy with it.
Any chance that review has been posted? Do let us know.... Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by bonusmarple
gents,
yesterday I posted again a picture of my Diamond here:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/shave...er-11th-3.html
I think it is a very good razor
regards
Tom
Tom,
Think it was your picture that got my mouth dribbling again for the Hayashi Diamond!
By the way, someone sent me a link a while ago about a place on Yahoo Groups that sold the Hayashi at a much better price than Rasurpur. I've lost the message and the link though - would be really grateful if that person could post it or send it to me again - thanks!
Hey,Quote:
Originally Posted by rum
the Hayashi razors from that place are sold out.
I tried the 1072 model, its 1/4 hollow to my estimation, it shaves just as well as anything else.
Japanes like to use superb steels for their tools, chances are any Japanese made straight is a quality product.
Martin's place?Quote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
Yes I quite agree, the Japanese do like to get things done properly.
I've had one - It was actually from Jim. It was absolutely excellent. I think Martin's price is a bit high but bottom line is it is a great shaver, stiff grind and stiff steel. I would say it is 11/16 instead of 6/8 though.
I have recently come by a Diamond 8000 and it is an amazing blade, if you have an opportunity to purchase one of the Diamond series I would not hesitate. You will be rewarded with great workmanship.