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Lets say, for the sake of arguement that I had $250 burnin' a hole in my pocket for a new or NOS razor. Never previously owned.
Lets also say that I prefer a heavier grind, anywhere from near wedge up to say half hollow and set a size of 6/8 to 7/8, even 8/8.
What should I be looking at to get the most razor for my money?
I think Wackers are in that price range, no? Those or the Friodurs are the first that come to my mind.
I'd say Revisor, but I'm not sure if they make anything other than full hollows.
If I were looking to buy new it would be a Wacker!
NOS Dorko #856, not as thick a grind but hefty and takes some edge.
Also if you take a look at the Revisor website, they have NOS Razors of very reputable makers they might have something for you.
Le Gerlot might be found 1/4 grind or 3/4 grind
I agree with Dylan (Holli4pirating) on this :cool:. Either a Wacker or a Friodur will do just fine...both of which can be found at Shavingshop.com or other fine vendors.
Thanks for all the advice... it's well received and does not fall on deaf ears...
But, I do notice one glaring omission, and that omission is telling for me. The Hart falls solidly into the specs, but noone mentioned it. So, while I still think there is a Hart in my future, I think I'll pick up the Wacker while the gettin' is good... The Hart will be available later on.
Thanks again!
just got a 7/8 Wacker and im happy with it
+1 on the Wackers, they're great razors. Very stiff blades, take a great edge and shave superbly.
I love mine!
i dont know it if was mentioned .... but i would go for a 6/8 le grelot
great blades and the website mentioned above has some great deals on them ...or check out classic shaving
Thanks for that link, Jeff!!
It is shave related! :dropjaw:
Have you thought about maybe a custom...just the way you want it...you could have it your way?
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Originally Posted by Razorburn
Customs would be very good but they are so expensive. I looked into one for myself not to long ago and it would have been way more than what he is looking to spend.
Then again if you want to spend more its something to look into
I'll be perfectly honest here, and I hope it doesn't rub some folks fur the wrong way...
First, up front, I don't want to commit the resources to what a custom would cost.
Second, and more important, for me to buy a custom, I'd need to know alot about the craftsman, and all the details, quite specifically of how the razor was crafted.
I spent my career as a Tool & Die Maker. I know full well that some folks may be well equipped and properly up to the task, and that there are also those that are probably less so.
I'd prefer a forging over bar stock, and the closer to final shape that forging comes out the better. I'd also like to know the alloys, heat treatment and all the finishing tools and methods.
It's true that I don't know all these details about the big names, but they have been in the business long enough, and obviously made sufficient investment in equipment and personnel to make a business work successfully over the long haul.
This is not a knock on any custom razor producers. Their product may well be superior, but it's something I don't know.
Third, I'm a simple man with simple tastes. I enjoy looking at the fancy eye candy pictured here, but some are just too highly embellished for my tastes. I subscribe to the old engineering axiom... Less is more... Beauty is as beauty does.
So, with all due respect to the custom razor makers... You're work is stunning, but it's just not my style.
I'd see if Butch had any of his blanks left. They're well within that budget. You could have whatever you wanted that way. Grind, size, point, the lot!
I have one & can confirm that the quality of workmanship is very high, yet they're an absolute steal! Scaling it is up to you though, but you should be able to have someone do it & still be easily in budget.