Thread: Give me your thoughts on blade sizzzze and baber notchezzzzzz????

I have razors in the 4/8 to 6-7/8 range, none with barber's notch, and all carbon steel. Never felt the lack of a barber's notch - asthetic only? - but never had one, so...

I use different sizes for different jobs, so they're all good to me - I'm a pragmatic shaver. However, I've just ordered an 8/8 Friodur - in a few days I may have changed my tune!

James.

I'd say no notch. I just don't like the looks of them.

Size wise I's say a 5/8 or 6/8 would fit. I'd love to try a 1/2 hollow ground, just a bit heavier and should hone pretty easily.

For steel, I'd love to have a razor made out of one of the newer steels. (I believe they are called crucible steel) They would be murder to hone, but would stay sharp longer.

Ray

I prefer the 6/8 and 7/8 razors. The notch doesn't matter to me. I've got to start using my straights more often. Been testing DE blades for a while...got to quit that!

RT

I like my 7/8 spike tip carbon steel blades, but a 6/8 or a notch would be okay.

X

WELL, since you asked...............

SIZE: I prefer 6/8, but veture to 7/8 and 5/8 from time to time. 8/8" a few times, but find them a bit bulky in the long run. Smaller than 5/8 I find to be too light, and tricky to hone.

STEEL: Carbon steel over stainless steel.

DESIGN: I prefer the classic look of the notch tip and spike point over a round point, for looks but also for getting into those 'tight' areas (i.e. under the nostril or lip). However some people are a bit hesitant on the spike point, or often catch an earlobe....

That's my $0.02!

C utz

Originally Posted by C utz

....However some people are a but hesitant on the spike point, or often catch an earlobe....

This is true and a very good point. I like the semi-semi round of the designs you've got showing, Adding a notch may be all you would want to do to add flair for some razors. Depends on how you want it to look. I don't think anybody's doing notches these days so that might be a retro look.

X

Carbon steel. Only because I like a finer grain.
6/8 or 7/8 size
square , oblique or notched point.
Single concave grind or heavy 1/2 hollow
RC of approx 60 ( can be honed in 1.5 hours)
Scale material, not important. Can be replaced.

Just my two cents,

I prefer 6/8 or larger and a spike point. I'm indifferent to barber notches. I love worked backs and fine wood scales. I enjoy an unusual hape to the body. See for example the Bergischer Lowe.

I like carbon steel and stainless steel equally well.

Its early and I'm kinda in a fiesty mood so I will apologize up front. I prefer 5/8 Carbon blades without barbers notches (only because of the reduced weight) but if your making fine custom razors I wouldn't make anything less than 6/8 because they simply won't sell.

The razors you have on your website don't appeal to my sense of design for a razor very well. They are very beautiful though, truely works of art, yet I would never buy one because the scales have way too much pair shape to them and the blades are too "boxy" to me. They also come across a little industrial looking, which in my humble opinion isn't the right direction for a "theme". I'm looking more for an "ultimate shaving pamper" theme. I want a razor that looks like I stole it from the Louve, not bought it at Home Depot.

I prefer the style of the Dovo Renaissance personally, but I think I'm in the minority.

The things I look for in a custom razor are important shaving differences, like a slightly longer tail, good jimps, maybe a little workback for fun, etc. A shape that resembles an old razor, yet looks like it has a touch of modern flavor would appeal to me greatly.

Sorry, I probably went off topic too much. Again, 5/8 and carbon, no notches (though I could live with one).

Originally Posted by AFDavis11

I prefer the style of the Dovo Renaissance personally, but I think I'm in the minority.

I guess it's a matter of personal taste, but I see nothing special about that razor. The Bergischer Lowe, on the other hand, really looks like a work of art. The light colored horn razor isn't bad either.