Thread: razor preference evolution

Originally Posted by ForestryProf

I can honestly say that my preference in razors has never changed...I've always gravitated toward the sharp one

But seriously, I've found that each razor has its own personality and to say that I prefer 6/8 spikes would be overly simplistic as I have run across one or two that don't measure up to a couple of 5/8 round points that are in my regular rotation.

Hope everyone had a great New Year.
Cheers,
Ed

Welcome back, long time no see!

I don't know if my preference has changed as much over the years as my appreciation and recognition of a great shaver has changed. I still shave with some 4/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8 and 8/8 blades. I think overall I gravitate to the 5/8 and 6/8 as they are alot more controllable and I tend to flatten out the 8/8 blades and larger when shaving. I have added a few favorite brands over the years, especially in the US and Sheffield categories.

Lynn

I started heavy in Sheffield steel, added some U.S. blades, and sold the U.S. blades because I simply favor the Sheffield razors. W&B, Wostenholm, Joseph Elliot, etc.

I tend to go for either 6/8 or 7/8 carbon steel razors. I do have a Dovo 5/8 stainless I bought new but I did not care for the shaves I got from it. To much blade torsion on my coarse beard. I'm a big guy too and the little 5/8 felt to small in my hand. I bought one of John C's 7/8 Dorko's around the Holidays and that is rapidly becoming my go to razor. A real bear to hone but once I got it dialed in she stay's there along time.