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07-02-2011, 01:01 AM #1Senior Member
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looking for a 4th razor
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.
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07-02-2011, 01:24 AM #2Customized
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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!Bjoernar
Um, all of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years....
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07-02-2011, 01:24 AM #3Master of insanity
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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.Last edited by Scipio; 07-02-2011 at 01:31 AM.
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07-02-2011, 01:26 AM #4Senior Member
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My suggestion would be an antique wedge (or near wedge).
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07-02-2011, 01:31 AM #5Senior Member
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+1 for the antique wedge.
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07-02-2011, 01:34 AM #6Senior Member
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Yup +1 on that big old chunk of Sheffield Steel ,wedge baby wedge !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Originally Posted by johnmrson
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07-02-2011, 01:52 AM #7Senior Member
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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.
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Muhle Sraight?
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07-02-2011, 03:18 AM #9Senior Member
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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.
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07-02-2011, 03:43 AM #10
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.
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