Thread: Favorite razor in rotation

Wondering if your favorite razor in your rotation is also the most valuable razor...in the monetary sense?

My fav is a F. Reynolds.
My most "collectable" is probably the old Bengall wedge.

DAve

My rotation is only 8 razors at the moment but I guess the answer is yes. I love my Hart 6/8 satin round point. It may not be worth the most but I definitely paid the most. I skip other razors to shave with the Hart

My favorite is a Joseph Elliot 6/8 smiling wedge. It's covered in pits and is quite the ugly blade. But it never fails to deliver a great shave. It's smaller and easier to maneuver than some of my other big boys. It is by no means worth the most in my collection. It's my work horse along with a few others. I look forward to when it's turn comes up in my rotation.

I love all of mine!! Haha! I have only three blades in operation, but I go through phases where I'll shave with each one for a week before rotating to the next. I probably spend the most time with my Bismarck, though; but, the antique Böker wedge and extra hollow are hardly forgotten.

my favorite is my smiley near wedge wostenholm. gives great shaves with a great feel. it's also probably the most collectible next to my DD goldedge (which i don't really like to shave with). On top of that i got it for a steal which makes me even happier.

i think so

mine is a filarmonica novodur

Most expensive=favorite? No, not really.

I have a Zowada Carbon Series which is an outstanding razor and I like it a ton.

Must say though that I somewhat prefer the performance of my Boker Silver Steel (about 1/3 what the Zowada cost).

How do you pick a favorite? As I look over my collection, there are many that could be given that title on any given day. My Wade & Butcher FBU near wedge is wonderful. It hones up so nicely, taking such a great edge. Its fantastically sharp but delivers a really smooth shave as it plows through stubble like it isn't even there. Plus its been restored to look great but still has years and years of history behind it. Then I look again and see my Bengall hand forged. Its hollow ground and has a simple elegant look. It too takes on a magnificent edge. And speaking of great edges, the Filarmonica Muleta I recently got that came NOS took on an edge that made it live up to its reputation. It shaves so well. But there are also my two Revisors. These are new razors but their steel feels like vintage steel. Its not extremely hard steel like some other new razors. They hone up very nicely, look great, and shave well. Then there are my Friodurs. I don't think I have any other razors I own that require so little maintenance. Once they are honed up, they seem to hold their edge forever. I love my Eiko for its uniqueness. Not only does it seem to get surgically sharp but its has a unique shape and grind. Then there is my Eirene. I love it because it seems to exude class. Full hollow, no stabilizer, three pin design, and it was really the first GOOD razor I purchased. There's no way to choose a favorite but there is one thing that all of my favorites have in common and that's that they are capable of really great edges. Some razors fight you. Sometimes you have to negotiate a decent edge with them that can be as drawn out as negotiating peace talks. My favorites are the ones that make me look like an expert.

My most expensive razor is not my most valuable, nor is it my favorite razor. I have one that stands out far beyond all the others. It is an old, but not anywhere near my oldest razor, JA Henckels 6/8 half hollow. Its take a wicked edge. I shave with it periodically, for special events, and if I'm feeling a little nostalgic. It was purchased new by my great-grandfather, I have had it for 34 years.