Thread: Solingen or Sheffield?

Originally Posted by str8fencer

And it might just be me, but it seems german razors above 6/8 are much more scarce than in the sheffields?

No, you are correct.
Other than some notable exceptions like Friodurs etc, 6/8 is the norm.
Probably because this is about the ideal size for a razor to shave with.
Also because most german razors are hollow gorund. And 8/8 is rather large for a hollow grind. It becomes very flexible

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

I too like the Sheffield blades, This one is cool. Any more information?

It's a Mappin, Lancet point. 7/8" made in 1848.
Some people like 'em, others don't.
But they are rare and hard to find. It took me a long time to buy this one.
If you search the forum, you'll find a couple more pics.

Does this comparison hold for new blades as well, say, TI's Sheffield Steel versus Dovo/Revisor?

Solingen, extreme hollow grind 5/8 - 6/8 spike point cracked ice scales 3 pin hammered tang ooooooo Baby that's my razor

In fact while your at it let's throw in Swedish frozen temper steel too !!!

Sheffields for me as well.

I love the shaves from both for different reasons. The Solingen because it is rock-hard and will take a perfect edge and hold it. The Sheffield because it is so magically, buttery smooth that even a badly honed Sheffield doesn't irritate my normally sensitive skin.

When it comes to the total package, though, there are very few Solingen razors that get my heart pounding. Sheffields do, and I also agree with Bruno that the unique, artistic shapes of these razors lead me to wonder about the craftsman who I am linked to, through time and space, by this one-off razor.

Originally Posted by BKratchmer

I love the shaves from both for different reasons. The Solingen because it is rock-hard and will take a perfect edge and hold it. The Sheffield because it is so magically, buttery smooth that even a badly honed Sheffield doesn't irritate my normally sensitive skin.

When it comes to the total package, though, there are very few Solingen razors that get my heart pounding. Sheffields do, and I also agree with Bruno that the unique, artistic shapes of these razors lead me to wonder about the craftsman who I am linked to, through time and space, by this one-off razor.

+1
That's exactly how I feel.

My face gives a slight advantage to Solingen for edges, and my RAD takes Sheffield for looks

Neither. Swedish, or Japanese.

I'm not sure how qualified I am as I have only been SR shaving since February and have lmited experience in different makes of razor.
I started with a Dovo, then a Schultze each totally different shavers.
Then I bought a BENGALL.

The love affair began, I now own 4 bengalls, however I haven't tried any other sheffield brand (Yet)

The solingen does feel harder against the face and not quite as smooth to use.
I might also have a sight bias in my choice as I am Sheffielder

Sheffield for me

Originally Posted by Doublewood

Then a bought a BENGALL.

I have to agree on the Bengall's, I have one and it's in my top three. That and my Rodgers are my favorite Sheffield's