Thread: Sweet Semi-New razor maker

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I'm waiting for now now. I'll let you all know.

You have one coming? Which one did you order?

The one with the Zebra Wood Scales- 6/8s.

Looks like some interesting pieces I'd love to hear any reviews on them. $150 for a 4/8 round point in plastic scales seems a little rough but for $20 more a 6/8, spainish point, with stainless steel blade seems like quite the bargain.

I got mine today. I'll do a formal review but my impression is thus:

overall workmanship is typical for German razors. I didn't find any defects of any kind cosmetically speaking. Razor is normal tight and closes at center until the very last few mm then blade is off to the left but not quite touching the scales. Scales were well pinned and the wood was very nice. I've never seen the scale wedge made from matching wood with the scales-a nice effect. Stainless Steel 6/8s laser etched blade no gold wash. Jimps on top of neck none on bottom. Finish is fine satin on blade. The rest of the razor is high polish not quite mirror.

Shaving-Since the vendor honed the razor I'll assume the maker did not send it out shave ready. The razor gave a very close shave but on the rough side. This will take some dialing in. I would call it provisionally shave ready.

They say a picture is worth 1000 words so:

Very nice. Let us know how she dials in!

Well, after some work on the blade today and minimal improvement I've come to the realization the bevel will have to be redone.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Well, after some work on the blade today and minimal improvement I've come to the realization the bevel will have to be redone.

looks like a great razor. i'm sure with some work it'll will shave just as good as it looks. good luck with it and keep us posted on the progress!