View Poll Results: Which would you choose?
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Dovo Bismarck Pearl 6/8"
1 3.13% -
Boker Elite 6/8"
3 9.38% -
Ralf Aust - Solingen 6/8" Horn Scales
28 87.50%
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Thread: Narrowing Down My Choices
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09-20-2015, 05:04 AM #1
Narrowing Down My Choices
Good evening,
Newb back wanting more feedback..
I think I am getting the list narrowed down. If there are any others that anyone knows may meet my parameters please post.
Dovo Bismarck Pearl round point 6/8" swedges
Boker Elite round point 6/8" swedges
Ralf Aust - Solingen round point 6/8" Horn Scales Worked Spine
Thanks for all the help..."When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound,
rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal."
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09-20-2015, 12:11 PM #2
As far as quality of craftmanship, I would say that your best bet in your list is the Ralf Aust. You can also take a look at the 6/8" razors at Revisor.
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09-20-2015, 02:12 PM #3
No loosers here, they are all winners.
S.L.A.M.,.......SHAVE LIKE A MAN!!!
Not like a G.I.R.L. (Gentleman In Razor Limbo)
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09-20-2015, 02:33 PM #4
My choice, obviously, is the Boker Elite. Lovely with carbon fibre scales, stunning with the horn scales. Second choice, the Elite. Third, the Elite.
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09-20-2015, 02:43 PM #5
OK, so I have until Christmas...
6/8" : 6-0046
This one has wood scales, fancy swedge, and in 6/8.
I haven't considered wood to this point. Is there reason I should avoid it?
I also noted a lot of three Other Razors for about the price of the Aust, but the swedge was plain and they were 5/8.
Maybe a matching set of two out there somewhere under 250?
Did I say I had until Xmas? Is that going to be enough time?Last edited by gflight; 09-20-2015 at 02:49 PM. Reason: added "other razors" for clarity
"When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound,
rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal."
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09-20-2015, 02:47 PM #6
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09-20-2015, 02:56 PM #7
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.Bread and water can so easily become tea and toast
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09-20-2015, 02:59 PM #8
Possibly, i have never really thought about it before. I think balance would be more important, if the blade is the same and you change the weight of the scales it will affect the balance of the razor. i.e. if the lighter scales provide the best balance then heavier scales would just imbalance the razor.
Bread and water can so easily become tea and toast
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09-20-2015, 03:02 PM #9"When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound,
rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal."
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09-20-2015, 03:06 PM #10
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Thanked: 220I would go with the Ralf Aust, it's the nicest one of the three, although they are all quality razors. The only drawback is the price.