Thread: Shaving with RW Purist

I shaved my first shave with my Purist about two or three weeks ago and was very, very happy with it (right out of the box). I sent RW a thank you because I was so happy it arrived in "shave ready" condition and was a pleasure to shave with. But, little was I aware just how much potential there really is in its inherent ability for extreme sharpness. When I honed it myself, taking it from my coticule through the whole process...well, my God is it incredibly sharp. And, it shaved soooo smoothly, what a pleasure. So, thanks again Robert; it truly was worth every cent I paid.

How does it feel not having scales to hold?

I have wanted a Purist since I first found out they existed.

Originally Posted by Thetalai

How does it feel not having scales to hold?

It feels very natural. Maybe because of the weight, can't explain it. But, he supposedly pays particular attention to the "balance" of the razor - maybe that explains it. For myself, it has [practically] become my everyday razor.

Thanks! I scrapped traditional thinking when I designed this razor and put in all the elements of a razor designed purely for shaving and handling properties, hence the name. Thanks again!

No, thank you Robert. Actually, for myself, it has been a "two" blade rotation; that is, I kind of split my shaving b/w the Hart and the Purist. Each of which I would recommend with absolute equanimity if one had to choose. Bravo to both craftsmen (though I believe the Hart is mass produced but ultimately hand-honed)!