You can't go wrong with either. For me personally, I would go with the Hart simply because it's hand crafted here in the USA & you actually get the personal touch of the maker's initials...but if you have that 8/8 calling, it will always be calling until you answer the call. As far as looks, the Hart is a bit more utilitarian where the Revisor is a bit more elegant IMO. It's your dough you are plunking down, so go with what you "want" and "fits" your taste as they will both provide excellent shaves. The Revisor will need to be honed & the Hart comes shave ready IIRC.