Thread: Which would you choose?

Wacker I think.

I have a Grelot 6/8 w/ Rams Horn Scales, two Henckles Friodurs and a few Wackers.
They are ALL excellent shavers. Look at them all and choose what YOU want....

Originally Posted by gugi

I'd get the ram's horn ti/legrelot. When will I be receiving it?

Do you want fries with that? Wait by the mailbox...

I have a TI LeGrelot 1/4 Grind (which I understand is probably a better shaver than the 6/8), a vintage Friodur (which I understand are better and more consistent that the current grinds in 7/8), and a Wacker Antik. My best shavers right now are the Wacker and a vintage Revisor Gold ... this is against the above razors + a Wonderedge, Dorko 300 (my 3rd best), Weltmeister, Worldmaster, LeCroix, and Blue Bell ... some good razors and the Wacker is at the top of the heap. The Wacker is big, but balanced, easy on the face, and does a really nice job of slicing hairs for a smooth shave. It also looks great.

By the way, all but the Dorko and Revisor have been honed by Lynn ... so hone isn't a difference with these razors. Given that, I think depending on the beard, user preference, and specific razor, there are variables that will always come into play that have little to do with manufacturer. I have occassionally heard some negative comments on here about Wackers, and my assumption is that they had one that was inconsistent. This can probably happen with any razor, but obviously some have a reputation as being more consistent than others (e.g., I know TI has a bit of a reputation for quality consistency ... at least in the past. Just my 2c.

The TI is over priced. Owned a Wacker and sold it .... not impressed. Friodur not bad. IMHO, there are better razors both functionally and aesthetically that you are not considering. Did you ever shave with a well honed big blade WB? there's nothing like it.

Originally Posted by Zomax

The TI is over priced. Owned a Wacker and sold it .... not impressed. Friodur not bad. IMHO, there are better razors both functionally and aesthetically that you are not considering. Did you ever shave with a well honed big blade WB? there's nothing like it.

It funny. I have a large W/B For barber use only. Honed by Lynn. Its nice but not my best shaver. I think it depends on your hair. I def agree the TI are over priced considering the of vintage blades.

Shorebird

Man its such a personal thing. You decide! They're all superb razors as far as I know. They are all highly reputable makers so you can't really go wrong.

What about the Maestro Levi that SRP has in the same price range. BTW I am looking for impressions not asking someone to choose for me.

Originally Posted by ShoreBird

What about the Maestro Levi that SRP has in the same price range. BTW I am looking for impressions not asking someone to choose for me.

In that case go for the Livi! Someday I'll try one. Those are historic blanks that have been reground.

Never having used any of these, I'd flip a three sided coin.