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I have 3 great razors already, two vintage both are quarter hollow, and one new dovo full hallow. I have round and square points. And i really want to start a collection, i have been thinking about a Edwin Jagger razor, but i am open to ideas or what ever you guys would think would be the best.
I'd say you are basically set for life with what you already got.
Now you can just get whatever fits you budget and tickles your fancy:)
I would have a look in the classifieds on here to see if anything would suit your taste!
There's so much out there by way of steel, point, size, grind and decorations, that I recommend just about any reputable brand. Choose what you like the look of! You haven't said what sizes the vintage razors are, but may I suggest trying a larger blade? How about an extra hollow?
I confused Edwin Jagger with Cyril R Salter, a mistake not to be made! As far as I know, Dovo manufacture for Edwin Jagger, but you already have a Dovo, and you wanted to try something new.
My suggestion would be an antique wedge (or near wedge).
+1 for the antique wedge.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnmrson
Yup +1 on that big old chunk of Sheffield Steel ,wedge baby wedge !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by johnmrson
jaggers, i think they're just dovos anyway? except more expensive for a similar razor. thats how it seems in the uk anyway
Edit: Nevermind, already been covered
my 2 vintage are 4/8 and my dovo is a 5/8 I enjoy using the 4/8s better cuz i find it more accurate. And i did not know that Edwin Jagger was with dovo. And my budget is like at $100-to $120 something like that.
Muhle Sraight?
Heck, if you like 4/8 you can find a myriad of razors in that size for your budget. If you like precision you may want to try a spanish point.
Kudos for wanting to try other types of blades. While a sheffield would certainly be one to try, you might want to see if there are members in your area (google map page on this site) that would let you try some of their gear so you don't have to horse-trade all of them to find what you like best. Also, should you try a sheffield wedge, don't assuma all wedges are like them. The harder steel gives a distinctly different feel. I'm jealous your first 2 blades were 1/4 grinds. They really helped me learn, and remain a fav.
I also concur w/ the suggestion to shop in the classifieds here. I didn't, and I regret that decision.
i would love to try for a spanish point, what are the most well know marks that offer that
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Originally Posted by pinklather
YEah i was lucky my grandpa had good taste in razors, cuz to this day my 1/4 hollow (the Geneva) is my favorite
Many have them, but perhaps the most readily available are the Hänkels Friodurs?Quote:
Originally Posted by Themagicturtle
I know Shavingshop.com always have some in stock.
Wacker razors also seem to have a few razors with that point type.
any idea where i could find a 4/8 razor, i really like those, i like my 5/8 dovo but i like the feel of the thinning blade