Thread: evaluating the SRP razor after 2 months

well, i shaved tonight for relaxation and used the group razor and thought, hey, why not an evaluation at this point. i had a puma and i had a bismarck (i sold it because i knew the gold would wash off and i would be so sad that happened, but hey, i loved the razor) and a friodur and now, i have a TI 6/8 with bison horn handle (the lehmans razor) and the group razor. so i compare the two.

the TI bison: hefty, hefty spine. real heavy. kinda like driving a bentley i would guess. you feel safe, you feel good. if i had a two day growth, this would plow through. probably need to tighten it up a bit on the strop with paste. the granddaddy shaver.

the SRP razor: this is the sportscar, the one you ride on sundays when you want fun, exhiliration. this is a light weight razor, nifty. this would be the one to turn on a dime, to drag race with. feels as light as the bison does heavy. i used it tonight and it was one great shave. nimble around the ears and jawline under the ears when i use a crossways cut. the wood handle is lightweight as well. i had some other 5/8 razors (i know this is a 6/8 razor but hey, it is so light it is easy to compare to a 5/8) and this razor is even lighter than those.

so, i am real pleased with this babe.

so, any other comments?

sam

Thanks for the review. I don't have one yet, but I know what you mean with the car analogy. It's nice to be able to choose your ride. My TI 7/8 is reminds me of one of these:

Sam - I concur with your analogies....I also have a nice 7/8 with a "Leaf and Vine" spine, most likely from TI. A nice, heavy feel to it, and a wonderful shaver.

The SRP club razor, by comparison, is lighter, but just as nice a shave - most excellent in fact - and quicker to "drive around" my face!

I use the 7/8 when I have the bathroom to myself for a length of time, and want to go through the entire "ritual" of shaving. I use the SRP Special when I have less time, but still want a quality shave.

Both shave exquisitely for me.

Best -