Thread: Narrowing Down My Choices

The top of the blade opposite the edge I read swedges somewhere? New shaver DE about a month forgive my slang...

I like spinework that has style.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Sorry if i am missing something but what are "swedges"? do you mean spinework?

I wont weigh in on which razor to choose as i have owned none of them, as they are all very similar (size and point the same) which do you like the best?

Also consider the vendor you choose to supply the razor too, and what their stock availability is.

Could be another term for the same thing, you learn something new everyday

the only negative i have heard with regards to spinework is that if it is too angular it can scratch strops, but yes it does look nice and obviously not all spinework will do this, there are a few fixes if it is a problem anyway, gentle sanding or tape are the two that come to mind.

Found it again, spine that goes to an edge. I understand the difference now. I like the edge look going to the spine.

Originally Posted by gflight

I will probably only ever buy two razors....

Wishing you the best of luck with the restraint thing...

And also a vote for the Ralf Aust...

Originally Posted by gflight

Found it again, spine that goes to an edge. I understand the difference now. I like the edge look going to the spine.

OK I see what you mean now so a spine that tapers rather than curves towards it's apex.

Aust, no questions asked. Preferably one of these:

Gentlemen,

Make mine Ralf Aust. In my experience among current production razors, Revisor is its only competition, and occasionally Thiers-Issard.

In order of preference Aust, Boker, Dovo. No terrible choices here Ymmv.

I can't speak to the Aust or Boker, but my Dovo, while usable, is far inferior to good vintage razors. I'm somewhat disappointed with it.

The way things seem to be going in Razorland these days the Aust nameplate seems to have the most quality to it. That would be my choice.