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    Default Which one you like the best?

    Not too long ago, a friend of mine, after finding out I had accumulated 65 straight razors, asked me, which one I liked the best? I thought it would be simple to answer. As an old retired accountant, I keep a file on everything, including each razor and all the particular information. Such as price, vendor, date, who honed it, shaving results and other facts of interest. I began to review each razor and it's shaving qualities. I have from 3/8 to 8/8, from extra extra hollow to wedge, from Europa to the USA, from round to square, from stainless steel to damascus steel, from custom to factory made, from the 1900's to the present and from the cheapest to the most expensive I could afford. I cannot make up my mind. Each razor has been honed and tuned to my taste or my face. I figured a good razor properly honed and tuned to your face will give a great shave. The only thing I had to do first was to learn how to shave and hone the razor to my taste. I enjoy each one of them. Juan

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    Great answer!!!

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    Yeah its a bit like that isn't it? I have been telling friends that the next banger I hone up to my liking I will send to them as an intro blade. I have been unable to do that as I would either miss the razor too much or look forward to the challenge of improving that razor in any number of ways.
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    I imagine it is like deciding which one of your kids you love the most.

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    I am only beginning this trek, but I have 8 razors of various vintage/size. I tend to like the thinner/lighter blades. But htat may change with experience.

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    juan,

    +1 on great answer

    Yup, each razor seems to have its own 'personality' !

    I enjoy all mine, from large to small, from extra-hollow to wedge

    Have fun !

    Best regards

    Russ

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    Yes, i really favored Le Grelot and Filly's but now am getting attached to all my razors for various different reasons.
    I have 32 right now and feel it is a bit too many though, since there isn't enough time to enjoy them all and I only have one face to shave!

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