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07-22-2010, 04:11 PM #1Member
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Need a special occasion razor...Hart?
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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07-22-2010, 04:19 PM #2Scutarius
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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.
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07-22-2010, 04:24 PM #3Know thyself
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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.
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07-22-2010, 04:40 PM #4Member
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What would some competitors in that range be? I think I might have got hung up on buying American,...
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
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07-22-2010, 04:46 PM #5Senior Member
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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.
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07-22-2010, 04:49 PM #6Member
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Lord that is one beautiful razor
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
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.
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07-22-2010, 04:55 PM #7BF4 gamer
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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.
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07-22-2010, 05:18 PM #8Scutarius
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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.
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07-22-2010, 06:14 PM #9Senior Member
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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.
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07-22-2010, 07:43 PM #10.
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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.
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