Thread: Just bought this razor. Case red imp

Both of them are quality razors - capable of providing a lifetime of outstanding shaves.
As noted above, you may find that you prefer different sizes or grinds or steels, or you may not.

132s are great also, i just prefer the feedback of a hollow..... Saying that, i do alsohave wedges in my rotation... I have grown to appreciate them more.

Originally Posted by Earthdawn

The Red Imp is an amazing shaver !!!

I have many razors and in LARGE and small sizes.. from an 17/16 down to a 4/8 and the Red Imp is definatly in the top 5 of my shavers. Take good care of her and it will outlast you by 100 years!

You got a superior razor for your first one... trust me there will be many more but I can assure you that the Red Imp will continue to be in the rotation.

The seller mentioned there was some minor pitting. the photos weren't that close up, but the razor looked fine to me? Well that affect its longevity?

That's one great looking razor, it ticks all my boxes. I am always on the lookout for Red Imps over here they are as common as hens teeth in the UK

Originally Posted by osdset

That's one great looking razor, it ticks all my boxes. I am always on the lookout for Red Imps over here they are as common as hens teeth in the UK

Thank you. I'm so new to straights. I've only used a starter beat up old straight for 2 shaves, with a hollow and rounded tip. Gladly, I had no cuts.. ButI had no idea, there was that big a difference in feel and performance. I just hope Im able to use a wedge comfortably...

I like the look of these.
"Nuva one" for the list.

I like red imps and have several 133s and 132s. while the hollow ground razors provide a little more feedback and noise while shaving the smooth silence of a wedge mowing the beard is especially nice some mornings. as long as the edge is sharp the shave should be comfortable.

YMMV

Beautiful razor, thanks for sharing!

The Imps were made by a couple of makers and some have an exaggerated spike which can bite if you're not careful. otherwise a superior razor.

That is a very nice razor and as long as you take care of it. you should not have any problems. I have full hollows all the way through to full wedges, but the full wedges are my favorite.

In my humble experience, a wedge, does its job very well. I have a very heavy coarse beard and a wedge, will give me a close comfortable shave and still ask for more. The hollow grinds are a bit too flexible for my beard growth. But I still use them here and there.

As for the pitting, I wouldn't worry, as you said it's in the middle, as long as its not in the edge you'll be fine. just dry it well after use and oil it. I use clipper oil on mine when I'm done. There's other oils listed on the site, but this works for me. Like was said before, price doesn't matter as long as you and the seller feel the price is fair and all parties are happy that's what counts.

Enjoy and let us know how you like it.