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Howdy all,
So ive been contemplating on buying a new razor but im not sure what to buy.
Lets hear your opinions on what would be my next big buy, or even recommend me a soap/strop/brush/stone.
Anything Shave related!
Looking forward to hearing what you guys come up with!
What have you got already?
+1. It'll depend on what you've got at the moment TBH!
well razors Berhisher loeve(expensive) or Bismark if you dont already have a dovo.
Whacker ot TI should be worth a look if you do
If you got one of the SRD premium strops kanayama is one of the few actual upgrades
(you said big buy right)
Naniwa 5-8-12k kit plus a DMT 8c and maybe a 1k would be good if you want to learn to hone
http://www.fitjarsoapinternational.com/ have great soaps and cream, but then again so do the soapmakers on this site
Disclaimor: This is AD advice not sensible advice
well i have pretty much everything.
I have a few razors: henckels, TI, Tosuke
have a strop:SRD 3 inch black latigo
Plenty of soaps (although that norwegian one looks good)
i have one brush but i dont think i want another at the moment
and i have a coti that i do all my touch ups/ work on
There's nothing you really need. In the vintage area you could choose from a variety of brands, to name a few: Heljestrand (one of my favorites), Puma, Fritz Bracht, Boker, Filarmonica. If you want a new one: Dovo or Wacker would be my choices.
I would say in terms of razors, get a Dubl Duck. They really are amazing shavers, and they seem to take wonderfully sharp but smooth edges. Or get a Sheffield razor like a W&B, which are also some of my favourite razors.
If you want to get more into honing, maybe a set of Naniwa's or Shaptons?
Here is an idea. Get some restoration equipment. Small drill press, vibratory machine, buffer.
Heck,if you've got everything,you may as well get this.I can't stop looking at it but the funds are low at present.It's in the classifieds BTW.
Gotta say +1 on the Wacker I really love mine. I have several very nice production razors (Worldmaster, Wonderedge, Dorko 300, LeGrelot Quarter Grind, Friodur Inox, Weltmeister, Revisor Gold, DD Grim Reaper), and the Wacker I have is the best shaver of the lot.
If I had the money (and my wife wouldn't murder me for spending so much on a razor), I'd be buying a TI Historic Spartacus/Le Canadien (Only diff is the etching).
Now, to be fair, that's ENTIRELY based on its looks; I've never even shaved with a TI. I just love the spinework and the point.
Spartacus: Historic Spartacus Bone Handles
Le Canadien: Thiers Issard Historic 6/8"-7/8" Le Canadien, Dos Festonne, Barber's Notch, Snakewood: Rasage Poulin Fine Wet Shaving Supplies : Calgary, Alberta, Canada
You should buy your ole friend hoglahoo a bunch of nice razors
Since you seem to have all you really need, why not treat yourself to a one of a kind razor?
A custom by one the many fine artisans out there would be my suggestion!
A razor by Robert Williams, Tim Zowada, Alex Jacques or Mastro Livi amongst others, would add to anyone's collection.
What is your current brush? I just got a Thater and I love it. I'd highly recommend it to anyone.
For strops, I love the SRD EB.
Razor wise, that really depends on what you like. It looks like you don't have any Sheffield steel, which is a crime punishable by the forced purchase of Sheffield steel. Carpe Chopper!
I agree that a W&B chopper is the next step. Then maybe an agile swedish blade, like a heljestrand or engstrom or antonberg.Quote:
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
My current brush is a omega 05. I know it's only a boar but it works wonders for me.
As for the vintage TI's I was looking at them before. I ended up getting a ti grelot not too long ago and really want another one now.
Well, brushes are personal preference.... but def get a Thater :-)
They are very soft but still have great backbone, and the heat retention is awesome. I love everything about mine.
+1 on a custom made razor or a big Thäter brush.
Amund.
I think you need a good wade and butcher especially there (celebrated medium size hollow ground ) model thats stamped on the blade its the only razor I have ever used and it works like it was new
Since you don't know what you want, get your wife some jewelry. The karma will pay off when there is something down the road that you HAVE TO HAVE.
I'm actually saving to get a custom le grelot made with ivory scales and a engraved tangQuote:
Originally Posted by nightbreed