Thread: Some razors better shavers?

Originally Posted by lindyhop66

Tell me about the Palmer. Is that 12/8? I want one.

That is a Palmera 14, just a fraction over an inch, there are some NOS ones on e-bay right now.

Originally Posted by nessmuck

A couple WOW razors to have......Vintage Carl Monkhouse and anything that's says KAMA . Just my little secret and don't tell anyone.

have to agree with the KAMA, one of my favourite razors, but you didn't hear that from me. Search KAMA on e-bay and see what you get.

Originally Posted by Grazor

That is a Palmera 14, just a fraction over an inch, there are some NOS ones on e-bay right now.

Thanks. I have too darn many straights, but keep seeing ones I'd likek to try. I just got 2 ERNs and 1 Henckels NOS. I will surely check out ebay. I have nothing larger than13/16.

Thanks, Gents. This has advanced my understanding of SR8 shaving. I started this thread after seeing a couple of posts saying the "King Cutters" or "Dubl Ducks are great shavers." I wondered if such a generalization really made sense and I have learned "yes, but only in a very weak way." There are just so many variables that go into a good shave: razor, honing/stropping, shaving technique, beard and skin type, prep, and more. The razor needs the basic steel, edge etc but beyond that, a great razor for one of us might be so-so for another. Appreciate the points of view.

Shaved with a Wacker this A.M.Am 100% convinced that The Germans make the best razors bar none

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Shaved with a Wacker this A.M.Am 100% convinced that The Germans make the best razors bar none

Whenever I shave with my Engels Special I say the same thing.

Then I shave with my Novelty Cutlery and think that American razors are the best.

Then I shave with my J Wostenholm and think Sheffield made the best.

The point of my posts in this thread is:Any quality razor is a great razor.with the proper edge.

Reading this thread is like the story of the blind man trying to figure what kind of critter he was feeling as he ran his hand over an elephant. If you have a WOW razor there will never be any doubt in your mind ever again. However until you have used one you just have no idea. You're like that blind guy with the elephant. You may think you're favorite razor is a WOW (and maybe it is) or think a certain brand is (a sure clue it isn't).

However, one day if you are pure of of heart and clean in mind and spirit you may encounter one.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Reading this thread is like the story of the blind man trying to figure what kind of critter he was feeling as he ran his hand over an elephant. If you have a WOW razor there will never be any doubt in your mind ever again. However until you have used one you just have no idea. You're like that blind guy with the elephant. You may think you're favorite razor is a WOW (and maybe it is) or think a certain brand is (a sure clue it isn't).
However, one day if you are pure of of heart and clean in mind and spirit you may encounter one.

Not sure if I shall ever qualify as pure of heart, and as for clean of mind..? I have been fortunate enough to find some very nice razors in the wild. Are any WOW? I don't know, but somehow there are a few that keep finding their way back into my rotation from the razor bull pen. In my, less than humble, opinion it isn't big bux that qualify a razor as "Great," but a coming together of all of its parts and qualities into a harmonious whole, where it counts...on my face when I step into the shave den.
Everyone has their own perfect razor whether they have found it or not yet.
~Richard
PS. Thanks for all the previous posts!!

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Shaved with a Wacker this A.M.Am 100% convinced that The Germans make the best razors bar none

I was going to list the Wacker but didn't want to create pandemonium LOL