I would think about going with one of many vintage Sheffields from around 1890-1920. A fine quarter grind round point in ivory from the best grinders ever, JMO. :D
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I would think about going with one of many vintage Sheffields from around 1890-1920. A fine quarter grind round point in ivory from the best grinders ever, JMO. :D
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Come try them, Josh. The Stosser Wedge, Kielshliff and the 1/4H. I think you've tried one or two. I've never regretted spending that money. Maybe try a Williams to see if you think its a possibility. I like the feel on the face of the Wacker or Hart over the feel of the Williams, but I've never tried anything that leaves a cleaner path than Robert's steel. Yes, I have an SRP on order as my 3rd Williams.
That may be just the combination of my shortcomings in shaving skill or what have you, but amongst each of these - there's none that would leave you wanting for an outstanding shave. You'll have other razors you like, but will prob. always smile when you reach for one of these. A frequent line when I emerge from a good shave is: Wacker love - its a beautiful thing.
This is 1/4 hollow:
Thiers Issard 11/16" Mirror Polished Carbon Steel Straight Razor | RoyalShave
I emailed them recently about the "extra heavy grind" in the description and was told it is indeed 1/4 hollow
A couple of years ago I went to the Dovo website and they had a 1/4 ground razor available.
You might want to check into that.
I have a Wacker, Old Sheffield 1st model, it's a 1/4 grind and a wonderfull shaver. I think they're still avalible although it was a limited series at first.
I have one and it was sharpend by gssixgun(the man sharpens a mean good blade no doubt)......They are not expensive and when sharpened right I can tell you........EXCELLENT !! BBS ONE PASS ! Even the difficult spots were smoooooth . It's their 1/2 hollow $80.00 Best quality model, comes in 5/8 and 6/8 see SRD website .And Lynn is tops when it comes to sharpening .