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My fave is a Bell 6/8 with a little bit of a smile on the spine and edge. Every week I can't wait to get to this one in the rotation ^_^
very smooth and forgiving shave
I was thinking about this the other day. I own over A LOT of razors and have shaved with almost every type, brand, and size I can think of...and my favorite two are Shumates. (call me crazy) One is 5/8 and one 6/8. They keep a good edge, hone easily, and are just terrific shavers. They are my "go to" razors. A close second but a different genre is my 8/8 Jos. Rodgers.
As with any cast iron vessel, scrub it clean Pre heat your oven to at least 350F Some do this at 400F and it works just the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by volleykinginnc
Coat the vessel with cooking oil, wipe off excess, place in the hot oven for at least 1 hour. I do this while baking something so I'm not just wasting much of the heat/energy.
Leave in the oven till cool, some bigger pieces I bake for a couple hours and leave over night.
I don't know how harsh shave soap is but soaps do eatch away the seasoning, it's what they do :p , so seasoning needs to happed every now and then. If you start seeing that orange rust, clean and reseason...
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Originally Posted by TJoshX
Same here - my Filly DT 14 with my Palmera running in a very close second. The grind, size, metal characteristics, ect. on them have been the best match for my beard (course) and skin (slightly sensitive) that I've found yet.
My 8/8 Revisor Extra comes in third.
I used to have a little 5/8 J.A. Hellberg that would've held third place if only it weren't so small - it was an absolute pleasure to hone and shave with but I prefer larger blades (If I could find a 13/16 or larger piece of Swedish steel for a semi-reasonable price I'd scoop it up in a heart beat; I have no doubt it'd give the Filly and Palmera a serious run for their money...)
My top 3 shavers are PUMA - REVISOR - WHACKER
Once i learned how to sharpen and keep em sharp, I have several "best" shavers. I was shaving for a number of months before i had a real "shave ready" razor.
I just got a piper exeter back from Max that is extra special to me. gave me a superior shave on the first try (see photo in new acquisition forum).
otherwise i have sheffield steel and German steel razors of several makes that are great shavers.. I've not had one yet that if i put the time in would not shave great. Having the correct edge is the key for me..so i have a couple dozen favorites right now. some are really inexpensive old american made steel razors. One special one is "Royal Blue" a 5/8 that my good friend Jerry's grandpa used up into the 60's. I do like the feel of the heavier style blades though. If i had to use only one, i'd keep my Joseph Rodgers & sons 8/8 it really has some weight to it. (though I'd rather keep em all!)
Kirk
The top three are Gottlieb Hammesfahr ,Henkels Frieidor,and the Boker King Cutter,until I use something else I guess....
Thats the real kicker isn't it :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Grizzley1
Top 3 Shavers
C.V. Haljestrand 5/8" Extra Hollow Ground
Boker Red Injun #102
Imperial 5/8" Extra Hollow Ground