Thread: Favorite Straight Razor

What is your favorite straight razor manufacturer? Do you prefer American, Sheffield, or Solingen razors?

I'm partial to my W&B...It's my first razor and was handed down to me from my great grandpa. Not the nicest looking straight...but it's a great shaver.

I am developing a particular affinity to Wostenholm and Wester Bros. They have different characteristics, but they both seem to just love my face.

Currently my favorite is a DD Special #1 I just recently purchased from Max.

Before that it was a TI Festonne, before that it was a...I could go on and on.

One of the great things about this "hobby" is the variety in all the variables. I like the fact that each razor has its' own character that I have to learn to master.


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Sheffield.

Old Sheffield.

Japanese.

Then American.

Then Solingen.

I purchased a J.A. Henckels last night at a antique store for $18. It is in great condition. A little polishing and honing and it will sweet!!

I hope my expectations arernt too high. I have never shaved with a Solingen razor. What should I expect from this brand?

Originally Posted by JimR

Japanese.

Then American.

Then Solingen.

Thats pretty specific, I dont know how it could be narrowed down! LOL

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Thats pretty specific, I dont know how it could be narrowed down! LOL

ha ha I agree with that statement. As I only have two razors, I prefer my dovo's!.

I tend to rotate my favourites. It's like asking me to pick my favourite Led Zeppelin song. There's always a current favourite, but not a single one forever.

Currently:

My Wostenholm spike point OR my Wacker 7/8 Hollow.

Each for different reasons.

My Luer near wedge. I have a matched pair...



After that, Sheffield.



Then Solingen. This is a Simmons Hardware "Keen Kutter."