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    Hello out there! This should be a nice can to open. . .
    Out of curiosity, and a desire to understand the finer points of razors, what are some of your favorite razors and why?
    I just got a Morley and Sons, and I really like it (could it be that its the only one I have shave sharp?) I'm still learning how to hone, and am thinking of some ebay purchases for that purpose, but it would be nice if, after using the razor to learn the (seemingly) delicate and tedius process of honing, I would have something really nice to shave with too.
    Thanks fellas
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    I generally prefer Sheffield steel but ironically I have lots of solingens lying around as well. I've already talked enough about my favourites to make everyone sick, but here's a steel with not much of a rep but I got a great shaver out of it for under $10.. It's called The Winner. I've seen a few more on e-bay.

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    My two favorite razors are also the only 2 that I use on a regular basis. Both Sheffield steel and damn sharp.

    Worldmaster 6/8 SS
    Thiers Issard 7/8 SS Red Stamina

    They do wonderfull shaves. The difference is in the price though. One I got for around $20 and the other for $140 but hey! Once I'll put some work into the Worldmaster it'll look like a $100

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    I have a couple of nice brands (dubl duck, W&B, revisor, etc) but my favorites are my Bill Ellis custom, my Black King and my plain black no frills Genco.

    Those three, hands down, give me the best shaves.

    -- Gary F.

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    Well lets see here...

    6/8 Genco spike from Lynn
    6/8 Morley spike from Bill
    7/8 Wade and Butcher spike from Joe



    Terry

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    Current favorite shavers (not that big on looks):
    - Badaud 6/8 1/4 wedge barbers notch w/ horn scales I got from Joe Chandler
    - Dubl Duck Goldedge 6/8 round point I got from Robert Williams

    But there are others I am still honing, and when I get them ready this might change... High hopes for a 7/8 W&B wedge, several Pumas, others... And still others I have to receive...

    Basically, I do not buy a razor if I don't think it has the potential to be a great shaver or just looks pretty to me.

    Cheers
    Ivo

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    I think I've given up trying to answer that question because the fact is any quality razor can give the best shaves. The ones than to me have given the most consistant shaves and are easy to maintain; Duble Ducks, Pumas, TI's W+Bs but not the wedges as far as ease of maintainance goes and I just got an Eye Brand and I'm very impressed with it.
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    I don't use my own razors... can't afford them...

    My favorite razor of all time is a 3-pin 13/16 Nicar Speciale Remes #72 with Solingen steel.

    I do have one of Vlad's that will always make the top 5. It's the one with the kauri scales. http://straightrazorpalace.com/showt...t=kauri+scales
    I like the other two of his customs as well...

    I gravitate towards:
    • Wostenholm
    • Wade Butcher
    • Henckels
    • Rogers
    • Wilkinson
    • Puma
    • Winchester


    I really like these steels
    • Sheffield
    • Swedish
    • Solingen

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    Quote Originally Posted by urleebird
    I don't use my own razors... can't afford them...

    My favorite razor of all time is a 3-pin 13/16 Nicar Speciale Remes #72 with Solingen steel.

    I do have one of Vlad's that will always make the top 5. It's the one with the kauri scales. http://straightrazorpalace.com/showt...t=kauri+scales
    I like the other two of his customs as well...

    I gravitate towards:
    • Wostenholm
    • Wade Butcher
    • Henckels
    • Rogers
    • Wilkinson
    • Puma
    • Winchester

    I really like these steels
    • Sheffield
    • Swedish
    • Solingen
    Bill No Dorko's??

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    Bill No Dorko's??
    Not making my list doesn't mean a razor is not a good one... it's just not on my personal list of favorites. Dorko is a pretty darn good razor. Variety ~ spice of life, so to speak.

    There are many more good razors out there, but they all can't make the A team...

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