Just had a good work development. Want to spend a little more than normal on a shaver. Been looking at Hart Steel. Am I missing the boat here?
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Just had a good work development. Want to spend a little more than normal on a shaver. Been looking at Hart Steel. Am I missing the boat here?
The review here was pretty positive:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...eel-razor.html
With that said, I remember reading some other reviews and opinions elsewhere that there were some issues. I personally love the looks of this razor. It just looks bad a$$ and no nonsense.
I'm not a huge fan of Harts. I've never shaved with one, but I have seen one in person. If I'm going to spend that much on a razor, I want something that looks better. Don't get me wrong, I like a plain, classy razor, but IMO the looks of the Hart are plain but not classy. As for the shave, I dunno, but there is a lot of competition in that price range from others with far more razor making experience.
What would some competitors in that range be? I think I might have got hung up on buying American,...
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Originally Posted by holli4pirating
If I was looking for a special occasion razor I would go for the TI Silverwing limited with the 'French nose' and the ram's horn scales here. I have one and love it. Not too fancy but not plain either. A special occasion razor should be special. OTOH, what might be special for me might not be special for you. :)
Lord that is one beautiful razor
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Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
If you're looking for a special occasion razors, then you might also want to look at restored vintage; either as an original restore, NOS, or one of SRP's gorgeous custom jobs.
Doesn't have to be new production to be special. :)
On a side note, when I purchase a $250+ dollar razor, I am 100% certain that I will not be saving it for special occasions. I will probably be using it every other day. ;)
If it's to be a new razor, my suggestion is in my signature. I'm delighted with mine, which can be found amongst the other eye candy here.
I have a Hart and a Livi New Grind. They are both quality razors, but I much prefer the Livi. It's a little more expensive at +/- $300, but I would certainly recommend that you give it a look.
Congrats on the positive development at work.:tu
I was in the same position as the OP, and I wanted a Hart pretty badly. I'm a minimalist anyway, and live by the old engineering axiom... "Less is more..."
The more I looked, the more I saw in the same price range that was a bit nicer, and IMHO, a bit higher quality, being ground by a Master with 50+ years of experience. I don't believe that anyone grinding a Hart comes close, but I'm not here to bash the Harts... I like them, and may someday own one.
But, I settled on a Wacker from John Crowley @ ShavingShop.com. The piece looks like an item in that price range should, and it shaves better than it looks! Besides, the Wackers won't be around forever, and some are in short supply already.
Further, dealing with John Crowley was a truly pleasurable experience... He even called on the phone to be sure I was happy and satisfied. That's service!
So, while I like the Harts, I think there is better value for the money.
Heribert Wacker Straight Razors : Shaving Shop - luxury classic wet shaving products - straight razors
+1 to this! On here, there is nothing but positive things said about the Wackers. I know that I will be purchasing one as soon as I get back from vacation in two weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlacknTan
Now, my only problem is which one of these gorgeous tools will I be adding to my collection?:)
It may not be fancy to look at but my Hart is a downright outstanding shaver. Anyway... My "Special Occasion" razor is my Dovo Mother of Pearl. Not my most expensive razor but great shaves and it just looks and feels special. I used it every Sunday for a year or so but now it's mostly special occasions like weddings and so forth.
I own 2 and won't trade them for any other razor 1 is by TV and the other is by BG I've had from the time they went on sell if you go to there web site you they are doing more now than just black & white. If I could afford it I would have 1 of each I own vintage razors also I just like my American Made Steel.
My own thoughts are if your want to celebrate a positive job experience or some other celebration with a new razor, look into a vintage Henckels Friodur, a Mastro Livi New Grind or a TI Silver Wing.
I hear Sheffield and Dubl Duck and filarmonic are rated among the best ones-My 1st Sheffield is a 7/8 and under $100..my Dubl Duck 6/8 was a gift and I was told $330...I have a friend that has Filarmonica's primarily and they are also pricey..but all r rated well :argue:
good luck
pcdad
wow. Never saw those before. Wackers are beautiful. you might have convinced me. wacker now, Hart later
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Originally Posted by BlacknTan
I would get a top of the line TI or a Wacker.
Those Wackers really are great looking razors, and sweet shavers to boot!
First, if I was looking to buy a special occasion razor it would be a pretty one which in my opinion the Hart is not. Second I would be doing alot of research as to what is available before making my decision. From looking at your posts here it seems like you really don't know what's available. You should check out all of our vendors and see what's out there.
+1 to what TBS just said. Another thing is go to the razor reviews here . Check out my review of the Wacker 2 razor set. :rock:
JimmyHAD, do you have any experience with the full hollow Wackers? I was gong to spring for the Red Head of the Jungmeister, but I really like the stiffer grind. I currently have a 1/4 hollow and a wedge that are my best shavers. I'm sure they are all wonderful, but I need that kick in the pants to go for the 1/4 hollow rather than one of the "prettier" Wackers.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
As a newbie who hasn't shaved with any of the razors mentioned obviously my suggestions carry little weight. That said I have looked at most of the suggested razors (only pictures). And I see a simple elegance to the Hart that is lacking in most of the other razors mentioned with the exception of the buddel Arrowhead posted... Just personal tastes but at least in pictures I think the Hart looks beautiful.
I agree I don't know whats available since I make pretty clear I'm a newbie...thats why I...ahem...asked the question.
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Originally Posted by thebigspendur
I posted a similar question as this one not too long ago.
I was looking for a razor to use on my wedding day. I got a lot of good recommendations but in the end I bought a mirror finish le grelot in bone scales.
Of course this made me fall in love with the razor and ultimately I will buy a few more of the grelots. One more in rams horn and eventually in ivory.
I'm not on my computer or else I would show the razor but the grelot is a real beauty!
I think we sort of need to know the company it might keep.Quote:
Originally Posted by dsg10715
I know that if you hire a programmer you need to have
budget for a second in six months so he has someone
to talk to.
Razors are sort of like programmers you are going
to want another of the same category/ class if you have
a small count of 'ordinary' razors in your rotation.
So in your rotation what are your top one or two shavers
and perhaps answer why they are your top two?
Once you have three good shavers (need not be famous blades)
in your rotation then it can make a lot of sense to go for a deluxe
model.
EDIT: There are some turn of the century A'merikan' razors
from New York state and New England. They can be excellent
steel and are well ground too. There are also some
great European steel ground in the states too. Skys
the limit... if you find a good blade you can have it
spiffied up by one of the restoring guys...
I am heading out to Palm Springs this weekend to take a look for myself at the Hart razors before I (possibly) get one. It is hard for me to tell by pictures how it looks, feels and yes, maybe smells, so I am going to check it out. If not, I am sure that there will be other razors there in that price range or cheaper that I can get along with.
I myself have a handful of razors, all awaiting my next hone so I can start shaving with them ;).
But I have had the opportunity to see the Hart razors firsthand at ClassicShaving along with the Thiers in rams horn. All I can really say is...
get 'em both :gl:
The Thiers has a 'wow' factor that the Hart doesn't, but the Hart has that something special.. a SOLID feel to the razor.
I am going to be in this exact situation in a few months.. buying a 'special razor' and the ones discussed here are the ones I have been looking at. I am leaning toward the silverwing myself, but the Hart in blue.... well, we'll see.
:beer2:
ciscozombie
Not to hijack the thread but what do you think of those Soligens that the shave Shop has on sale?Quote:
Originally Posted by BlacknTan
+ 1 on the Wacker. I just finished my first shave on my first wacker. The result is that the Dovos are gonna go. First choice on next blade is either a Williams, or another Wacker. The wacker I bought was unadorned - no goldwash (I hate it). I'm new to str8s at about 7-8 wks. The wacker is like using another type of razor, compared to the dovos. it's a 6/8 1/4 hollow. Scales happen to be blond horn, but that's a vanity item. He makes a 7/8 wedge (John says it's more like 1/4 hollow), that would be a candidate. The graphics on the scales seriously detracts from what must be an incredible blade. BTW no mention of Wacker is complete w/out confirming again and again that talking to or working w/ John at the Shavingshop.com is a total pleasure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fbones24
I'm very sorry I missed this...Quote:
Originally Posted by ShoreBird
In answer to your question, the razors you're looking at look great to me! I have not gotten a bad razor with the Solingen stamp yet..
Talk to John Crowley at the Shaving Shop... He will answer all your questions honestly and give you straight answers.
Thos razors look far better than "entry level" to me!