Don't buy off the ebay unless you know what your doing. I would look at the classifieds on here. I have bought all my Srs off here. I have not been disappointed yet.
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Don't buy off the ebay unless you know what your doing. I would look at the classifieds on here. I have bought all my Srs off here. I have not been disappointed yet.
Gave the Dovo 5/8 a light hone on a 8k(12k) stone and then stropped it lots as I don't have any chromium oxide.
Had a shave and works fine now (doesn't pull on the beard) - just my lack of attention and forgetting to hone it every now and then.
Will still have a look around for a 6/8 straight - probably from a uk online shop (invisible edge is where I got the original razor).
Thanks for your help & I'll post what I end up buying - cheers, Ed
Wacker 7/8 or 8/8 blade, sharpened to perfection, once used you'll never go back.
My personal choices would be a Ralf Aust or a Revisor.
They should serve you well.
My second razor was a 7/8 wacker, it's my favorite so far, got it honed to perfection at a shave meet last year and I now use it almost exclusively.Quote:
Originally Posted by pundi6446
Try a Boker. You won't be disappointed.
You should be interested in experiencing something totally different, not in brand names so much but in shapes and grinds.Quote:
Originally Posted by island
Only that way will you really know what you like the best.
If I were you I would lean towards a 7/8 wedge or even a 6/8's but for sure a wedge grind.
Any brand name properly honed wedge will give you a totally unique shaving experience.
Somebody already said it, but there are some decent ones in the classifieds here on SRP.
I would like to throw in another vote for a nice vintage blade! There are lots of great ones out there, try taking a look at the classified section for one that is shave ready. As also recommended, I would go for a different grind to try new things! That is where I got my first blade after wanting to expand out from my Dovo 5/8 round point:) My second straight was a half hollow square point from the early 1900s.
I have had Bokers, Dovo's and Austs. I presently own 2 6/8 Austs and they hold their edge better then any another razor except my Mastro Livi's. The price is right also.