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I think Utopian means the curve (line of the blade), which is usually uniform on straights.

Guess it's a matter of taste. I personally do like irregulatities that bring out the "handmade factor", but I'll agree, on this one it could have been a bit more subtle. Not that I'm particularly...

Excellent choice, love the curves on it, both on the blade and the scales. Now dont forget to point your hubby at this discussion, I'm sure he'll enjoy the read [emoji1]

Maybe it hasnt worked...? :rofl:

If I were the one asking, you wouldn't hear from me for about 2-3 weeks now. This is a lot of information to digest, options to explore, people to talk to... All while normal, everyday life takes...

Oh and if I may (expose my cheap side), regarding the soap... You know, if I didn't know much about shaving products (or this one in particular) and my wife got me one of these:

Bol à Raser...

For a 6/8, Revisor has a lot of choice. For example:
http://www.revisor-solingen.de/index.php/en/razors/revisor/6-8/6-0005-detail

..and you can speak to them about putting some nice streaked horn...

A few more that speak to me. If he likes wood, you wont go wrong with snakewood. The rustic horn on the other one is equally pretty.

As for the blade, both Aust and TI, or a Revisor will be of...

And me......

Sorry, that's probably the last one I'd choose. But the Rattler is something else. Same scales, which I dont personally like that much, but the blade looks great.

The Aust linked before looks much...

Please don't think that expensive soap equals good soap. Just wait a bit and there will be great responses here shortly.. you already got at least one.

I get a feeling this thread is going to get...

What kind of budget are you working with? That'll narrow your choice.. People around here seem to like Straight Razor Designs store, so you might want to have a look there.

As for myself, I like...