Are these a good quality razor, just got one with a 3/4 blade and a gold washed tang and shoulder, I've never shaved with a Torrey and have been wanting one, was just curious about them as far as quality and shave. Thanks.
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Are these a good quality razor, just got one with a 3/4 blade and a gold washed tang and shoulder, I've never shaved with a Torrey and have been wanting one, was just curious about them as far as quality and shave. Thanks.
i have never shaved with one... but they are well regarded.. does it carry barber's notch?
Yes Sir it is a barber notch, I've been anxious about getting one, just didn't know a lot about them, ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by vthomlinson
I have 2 and both give a great shave.
i have to say.. for some odd reason.. whenever i think of a torrey.. i think of the barber's notch..
as far as aesthetics go.. i consider the j.r. torrey to be a very handsome shaver.
Hi 'Gill,
I've been curious about them also - mostly from hearing lots of happy shavers. Some say they're a step up from the plain jane Gencos, which are also great shavers. I don't know if that refers to them being a bit better finished - more embellished, or if the steel & grind are better. I'll have one some day.
'Hope she puts lots of smiles on your face.
Torrey made some of the best razors out there, in my opinion. You will find that the steel is very hard, but honed up right gives a killer shave and holds its edge for an incredibly long time. I hate to say this, because it will probably drive up eBay prices, but for my money you cannot get a better razor than a Torrey at current market prices.
Torrey is great razors. you will find 1 in 200 may have some issues. Rest if you hone it right you will love it.
Have a Torrey quarter hollow to near wedge that feels great, honed up beautifully :)
blugill, i have 2 torreys, and all i can say is LOVE THEM. shave is as sweet as some clover honey fresh from the comb, and as smooth as a piece of dark chocolate, i am always looking for more torreys, and have my eye on 2 right now, one is a barbers notch the other is a bigger blade
Sweet, this one is a barbers notch in 3/4 blade, you guys are sure making it hard for me to wait ! ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by wvloony
I also have two Torreys, one 1/4 hollow Berbers notch and one faux frame back. They are wonderful shavers and seem to hold an edge very well.
I agree with a previous post that said it was very hard steel. I have been straight shaving about 2 years, I own about 15 different razors and this is by far the hardest dad-gummed razor to hone. Seems like it took forever to get it to the point I wanted. But if you finally get it honed right, it is a great quality shaver.
I know there are exceptions to what I am about to say, but IMHO, it is pretty hared to find a vintage razor that is a piece of junk from the manufacturer.
I'm thinking of the razor shaped objects like a Krieger or Zeepk. I am not sure that back in the vintage days these great manufacturers would have put such razors on the market, and if some did, I think you'd be hard pressed to find one of them. YMMV.