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I want to know where your absolutely favorite razor comes from. I'm talking Desert Island, only one. THE one. It's different for everyone, as it should be. Where was it made? If the country isn't listed please post it in the comments. Thanks!
mwahahahaha...
edit: DOH! I wish I could edit the poll, and replace Pakistan (duh) with Italy (naturalmente)
Flys away with his Mod cape flapping :D Italy is there
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Originally Posted by gssixgun
tie between Friodur and Frederick Reynolds
picked Sheffield because I like the styling better
Gotta go with my Chandler or Zowada......U.S.A
Sorry Italy :(
I fell in love with a steel-scaled LeGrelot 3/4 to full hollow ground that I bought from C_utz who ordered it custom from Thiers-Issard through Martin at Rusurpur.de. Not only did I order another one just like it, but it's also the blade in the 7-day set TI made for me. So, I guess you could say that I've put my money where my mouth is.
Robert WIlliams noses out Mastro Livi by a whisker. :)
I've not had a chance to use a custom blade before, so my vote goes to Sheffield.
...Prussia!!
Ce que nous avons du sang et du trésor sont vôtres.
Lafeyette, nous sommes ici !
England - my Wilkinson is my favorite.
I just picked up a Giesen & Forstoff, "Adoration De Luxe", which is made in Germany, and I am very impressed by the smooth shave i recieved from it! Any of you guy's seen or shaved with this one? has clear lucite scales and the #999 stamped on the tang?
I know it' s not a custom, but my EDACO 6/8 round point (see the razor database), is my best blade so far. It's not my first one, and there are some blades, waiting for "resurrection", so it might be change.
It may not be the prettiest ... but I know my Wapi would never let me down. :)
Sheffield wins it for me (at the moment).
Sheffield! Sheffield is best! God Bless Her Majesty, and all who sail in her! :bow:bow
James.
Couldn't help but voting for a German.
My first, cheapest, rustiest and now covertest with pitses old Hammesfahr.
Its the feel, not even the shave as you might guess.
When I have it in my hands, it just feels ALLRIGHT.
The size, the balance, the proportion, the way it closes... simply trusty.
Custom ought to be it's own option, no?
Anyway, it's sheffield for me, for now. Will probably change as new razors are acquired :fim:
This was a tough choice for me between Germany and England. I love my Dorkos but I have a W&B with custom scales that also really rocks.
I'm teetering upon the horns of dilemma. For a desert isle I'd pick my SS 7/8 Friodur, rust resistant for that salty air clime and one slick shaver. If I had to use only one razor in the comfortable convenience of my own bathroom, I'd have to pick a Le Grelot 1/4 hollow, an awesome razor with a shoulderless grind. :rock:
France won, but it was almost too close to call.
Hmm, where a razor is made, or where the steel is from?
I have had a couple of Solingen razors that were made with Sheffield steel, so where would they fit?
And the Dovo stainless are made with Swedish steel, so how about them?
I voted England because I ass-umed you meant production razors. Otherwise I guess it'd be New England, USA for my RW razor.
Jordan
Las Vegas? :D
Red
Sera,
Tsk, tsk. You've pried the lid off yet another can of worms. You realize that now the only salvation is quickly finding a larger can. :roflmao
Still kinda early for me to vote yet, but I think I get my best shaves from the Boker. I'll put in a vote after I shave with my new Wostenholms, the medium hollow W&B, and the Friodur.
Wait, I need a bigger can of worms? Oh no, COWAD!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce
Have a Solingen, a Wapi, andn a few American mades, but my 7/8 Wade & Butcher Barbers Rattler wins hands down.
Honestly guys if you put a gun to my head and asked me to pick the favorite razor or country of manufacture, well, I guess I'd have a big hole in my head. I couldn't pick just one.
Just like that old commercial about not being able to eat just one potato chip.
I always enjoy your responses whether I agree with them or not. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
Jordan
OK, what if I asked it this way: which razor shaves the best for you, big? I mean, I should have asked that, because a persons favorite razor might not be the one that shaves the best... or maybe I'm wrong?Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
By the way, thanks for voting and polling, everyone! I am putting the finishing touches on a project I will present to this forum soon, as a gift of sorts. I like mystery!
:gl:
My fav comes from Germany. It 's a square point Evans Bros in black scales.
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Originally Posted by Big Red
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This is a trick question, right?
Have to say USA because my best razor hands down, is my Torrey.
Depending on when it was made it could be from Sweden.Quote:
Originally Posted by leadduck
Hmmmm Axis or Allies for me, well I love a winner so go Allies!!
In my case it's Albion all the way!
Joseph Elliot Best Silver Steel with thumb notch or my Joseph Rogers Fully warranted with Queen's stamp.
My reasoning is the Sheffield steel seems to create the smoothest edge, but not all Sheffield's are equal.
Cheers
David
Germany for me. I think my Wacker is my favourite at the moment..!
That, or my DOVO Bismarck. I love them both. :)
All of my razors are from Germany actually, I need to start being more imaginative! I've got a TI on the way from Mr Dempster though, so that will expand the country of origin list..!
I kind of forget why I even started this thread...