Hey gents i was just wondering what razors other people wish they had in their collection if they could choose just one each and tell me why and maybe a little history about the razor? If it is a Filarmonica feel free to post also.
Looking forward to some interesting replies!
Thanks,
Issi
Helji 134,would trade any of my 8/8s for one.
The hype isn't really 'current', it's been going on for years. Basically ever since there was a steady supply for those the prices kept going up. I was looking for them before the steady supply and they were fairly rare, and in nice condition you still had to pay over $100.
Before the filies it was wonderedge, puma gold, dorko, also the 1" w&b in great condition were always sought after.
The heljes were not much talked about, which I rather liked, as I could bid mucho moneys (wonderedge level money) on any really nice one I liked and be practically guaranteed to get it. I don't like the wide blades though, so I just ignored the occasional 7/8+ that popped up (actually I got one no. 14 which is in the razor database but that was all).
Even though I think 8/8 would be excessive for my thin beard I would also want a MK 134.Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
The Chronik
Me too. A MK 134 in ivory would be my wet dream. :rock:Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
I've got one and , despite the nay sayers, it is one of the best razors I've ever had. When I first came around the ducks, Wonderedge, Reaper, and Goldedge were the hot commodities, in that order. Also the W&B 'Barber's Use' 8/8 was hot. If there is enough forum talk, positive talk, on any shaving paraphanalia, it seems to drive the demand, and therefore the price.Quote:
Originally Posted by hoglahoo
8/8 hollows aren't excessive IMHO... they appear to work great, just enough nimbleness and heft for me.. oddly (maybe) i find a 5/8s underwhelming, the sweet spot for me seems to be ~13/16Quote:
Originally Posted by timebomb
12/8s+, now that might be a different story... what would make an 8/8 excessive in your opinion?..
From my scanning of the US eBay it seems to me that the current three price champs are Puma,her sister Double Duck and TI. Those seem the 'most wanted'.
Let's keep it that way, huh :deal:Quote:
Originally Posted by gugi
I'm glad that so many people go after all of these hyped(and sometimes over-hyped) razors. There are plenty of brands that are just as good, if not better than the ones everyone are chasing after. Leaves the razors I look for reasonably priced and somewhat plentiful.:)
Much agreed! Instead of a filly, I got an NOS Ibearia Doble Temple for a fraction of the price and its virtually the same. Delivery some time next week!Quote:
Originally Posted by Theseus
I really want a Toyo Schoen Burg....but I havent had the extra 2bills for one :(