Thread: Preference, no preference? Jimping.

I take every razor as it comes. I guess that means I am ambivalent in terms of jimps.

James.

To me it all depends on the overall design of the blade.

When I have designed or have had custom razors made to my specs, I have always added jimps

I have to say that I rarely notice jimps while actually shaving. The exception for me are the deceptively bite-y jimps on some older Sheffield blades.

If well executed they are a thing of beauty and add alot for me,if poorly done the razor is not for me.

I don't give a hoot one way or the other.

Originally Posted by Maximilian

I love jimps and the subtle thumb notch but the biggest downfall with jimps is the oxidation. Jimps eventually turn black and are a PITA to keep clean.

Same here Max. I like them just as I like them on my knives but on a str8 they always become dirty/dark/black etc... For me IMHO less is more.
Paul

I like jimps though it's not a reason to turn down any razor for me. As far as keeping them clean I always thought clean jimps looked funny. They're supposed to be black in that area in my book.

Originally Posted by Theseus

I like a variety. Each one has their own personality.

I own a truewedge Greaves & Sons/custom GD..Joseph Elliott Silver Steel on its way :-)

I'm in the "doesn't matter" camp. If razors don't have them it isn't a deal breaker for me, though it is nice to have jimped models in the rotation. I suppose if I was in the market for a custom I'd probably order jimps....

I vastly prefer jimps. Top and bottom is better than just bottom and jimps on the bottom are better than none at all. As others have posted, I'll take them with or without. I like thumbnotches, humpback tangs, smiling blades ..... cool stuff.