Thread: If U could have one razor

As far as custom razors are concerned, I like this Max Sprecher custom. For vintage razors, I like a well sharpened TORREY or REVISOR or PUMA.

Jerry
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Based on the razors I've owned so far, I think my choice would be a Feather Artist Club. Love the long tail for two fingers, jimps, textured tang sides, good weight, smooth opening, and very sharp shortish (50mm) blades. If I could design a custom razor just the way I want, it'd probably be pretty similar to the Feather (I'd like some top jimping though...). Only problem is that it uses disposable blades.

Second choice...mayyybe my Iwasaki? It's hard to say.

Originally Posted by coloshaver

Does this count as "one"? They are all the same. "It" would definitely be my choice.

Complete NOS G.Wostenholm & Sons (AMAZING!!) - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

They come in "one" box so I would count it as "one", now go buy them and tell us how they shave!

Originally Posted by Tierdaen

Based on the razors I've owned so far, I think my choice would be a Feather Artist Club. Love the long tail for two fingers, jimps, textured tang sides, good weight, smooth opening, and very sharp shortish (50mm) blades. If I could design a custom razor just the way I want, it'd probably be pretty similar to the Feather (I'd like some top jimping though...). Only problem is that it uses disposable blades.

Second choice...mayyybe my Iwasaki? It's hard to say.

All the great razor out there made over the past 250 years and you choose a shavette? To each his own I guess. Not knocking it, guess I'm just saying..... Well at least it's better than a DE IMO. Lol

Originally Posted by JoeLowett

All the great razor out there made over the past 250 years and you choose a shavette? To each his own I guess. Not knocking it, guess I'm just saying..... Well at least it's better than a DE IMO. Lol

Not my fault the vast majority of straight razors available have inferior designs and generally mediocre workmanship. I'm still hunting for a non-disposable that can approach the Feather, but such razors are hard to come across these days.

I actually just got in a feather rg (Japanese style) in yesterday and the shave was ok at best. Did not feel anywhere near as comfy or forgiving as my straight. And I would have to say I actually like the way the shave was from a cobra classic then the feather rg(uses same type of blades). I'll def keep it around though when I need a lining on my neck, lol wouldn't want to use any of my straights for that

But if I had to chose one blade it be my palmera 14 8/8 +

Been about the best shaver I've ever tried, including my de razors.

Originally Posted by Tierdaen

Not my fault the vast majority of straight razors available have inferior designs and generally mediocre workmanship. I'm still hunting for a non-disposable that can approach the Feather, but such razors are hard to come across these days.

No comment, I'll let someone else fight that one for me. I don't think there a question that a superior shave will come from a true fixed blade straight. A full blade can't be replicated by a super sharp flimsy 2" piece of blade.

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Forgot to add a picture of the blade, my one razor I'll never part with

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

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No no, just leaves more vintage razors for the rest of us. I'm particularly enjoying a Mappin wedge in walrus ivory scales at the moment. Oh, and a garishly scaled MBK.