Help and guidance finding a small razor if thats what it takes

As im still very very new to the art of SR's I was hoping for a bit of guidance. I currently have an Art of Shaving Dovo SR as do I have about 10 others I've found in the last month.(yes im hooked) Let me step back for a split second, I'm vertically challenged at around 5'5 and weight a buck and change soaking wet with boots on. That said i seem to feel or maybe its because im new that the standard blade length covers 3/4 of one side of my face and that i might be better suited with a shorter blade length. My only option for now is a Dubl Duck that i found that im almost 100% positive someone ground down as its a full 3/4 of an inch shorter then the rest of my razors, not that its a bad thing as i love the size and feel in its new shorter self. My question is do they make a smaller razor, and if so could someone guide me in the right direction to purchase one? im sure once get more comfortable with the smaller size i can then put on my big boy pants and utilize the larger razor(standard length)
As always, thanks in advance for the guidance and wisdom
Christian

I guess what im looking for is a SR that measures 2 1/2 inches long. But of course a high quality one at that.

No idea if there is/was a production razor that was made with that length of blade that you want. How about just taking a high quality razor that you like and have the blade shortened and the scales too to match the blade. The other route would be having a custom made for you.

Bob

There are a few of the smaller blades out there

Dubl Duck made some

Dwarf
Shrimp
Baby

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ffy-ducks.html


Many of the Japanese Western Style razors are shorter too

Pelican
Fon
and more I am forgeting :)

There is also

De Pews

Some of their razors have smaller blades


That is some to get you started on your search

THE MAB there was a company in Birmingham that made smaller razors; quite a nice grind toohttp://i.ebayimg.com/t/Vintage-boxed...pFw~~60_12.JPG

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There are a few of the smaller blades out there

Dubl Duck made some

Dwarf
Shrimp
Baby

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ffy-ducks.html


Many of the Japanese Western Style razors are shorter too

Pelican
Fon
and more I am forgeting :)

There is also

De Pews

Some of their razors have smaller blades


That is some to get you started on your search

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Do you happen to know a reputable person who has a dwarf for sale?

Robert Williams makes a razor called "the purist"" with a short blade. Kamisori are short.

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Robert Williams makes a razor called "the purist"" with a short blade. Kamisori are short.

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Thank you for the lead, his work is incredible. I think I'll have to wait a bit before I go that route as I dont deserve such an amazing piece of work until I can complete at least one full shave, and I'm still wearing training wheels. I keep hearing slow and steady wins the race, so thats the approach im taking. Im trying very very hard to not let my better judgement get in the way of my goal, the perfect shave.

Here's a look at my DD Dwarf. They are great shavers.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/aucti...ml#post1043360

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Here's a look at my DD Dwarf. They are great shavers.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/aucti...ml#post1043360

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It looks great, there is one on the bay for $110 obo. just something about the smaller blade leads me to believe id be able to control it better especially with a small face, i feel like the larger blades take up my whole face. Im sure once i get the hang of SR shaving it wont be as much an issue but for now i feel my best option is a smaller blade. And i believe the Dwarf might be the one

Sounds like RAD to me. You've just convinced yourself it's a need for a shorter blade :). I'm not vertically challanged, nor do I feel my face is anything other than someting on the ugly side of average, but I still feel like the blade takes up a large portion of my facial area. Certainly it isn't overlapping my nose when I'm shaving my cheek, but it is capable of doing over 3/4 in one pass if it weren't for a hollow spot and a narrow, flat plane moving out to a long, gentle slope towards my nose :). You do get used to it mate, but don't let me talk you out of that new razor you want ;).


Mick

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Sounds like RAD to me. You've just convinced yourself it's a need for a shorter blade :). I'm not vertically challanged, nor do I feel my face is anything other than someting on the ugly side of average, but I still feel like the blade takes up a large portion of my facial area. Certainly it isn't overlapping my nose when I'm shaving my cheek, but it is capable of doing over 3/4 in one pass if it weren't for a hollow spot and a narrow, flat plane moving out to a long, gentle slope towards my nose :). You do get used to it mate, but don't let me talk you out of that new razor you want ;).


Mick

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Thanks Mick, every one of my ladies WILL get used eventually, and Im already past RAD. I just found out Saturday that the guy i have gotten a few very nice clean razors for all under $15 each has several more even better ones at home he is bringing in for me. I cant wait to see them already. Ive already bought 4 or 5 from him thus far, including a Boker and a modified Dubl Duck that needs a tad bit of superglue to stick the gold leafing back on as it sticks me while i handle it. But variety is the spice of life right? Short, long, thick, thin, i want to experience the shave on all of them. So the Dubl Duck might be next then the Spartacus and who knows from there. They are all amazing I cant get enough. Is there a brush and soap addiction as well Mick?

I just received a 9/16 PJM Merit that has a 2" blade length, and is in great shape, just needs some cosmetic work. I'll get some pics up tomorrow, if your interested

The Genco Safedge razors without the guard are 2 1/4" long.

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...Is there a brush and soap addiction as well Mick?

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Yep. BAD and SAD. You got them too huh?! :)


Mick

I bought a Japanese kamisori in a big part because the shave blade is less than 2 inches to reach places I can't get the right angle on with my American straight.

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Yep. BAD and SAD. You got them too huh?! :)


Mick

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He's got it bad. He's dead, Jim!

I guess I do have it bad. I recently received 3 more tubs of Mikes, and have to say all 4 of the ones that I have received are incredible. The lather and scent are fabulous, I just have to patiently wait for the barber scent to come back in stock. I should also receive my MWF(figure the massive amount of people on here that use it and swear by it cant all be wrong, its worth the try) and Castle Forbes Lime in the mail within the next day or two. And then the brushes, in the same shipment are two silver tips, figure I had only tried the pure badger up to this point, said why not give them a shot. Though i cant complain as my pure's have done me well for the years that i have used them. So yes I'm hooked, if all goes well and i can put an additional coat of varnish on the new brush/strop rack i threw together i want to have enough products to look descent on it, before i take pictures and post them for others to comment/criticise. I must say I love it all.
respectfully,
Christian

I have a double duck golden edge that was shortened by gsixgun, it's such a great razor, now let me see if I can find the pics.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...gold-edge.html here is the link mine was made smaller for obvious reasons but it still shaves like a dream..so I really think you can find a vintage razor and have it made shorter.. Save I think a decent amount of money.. There is always a chance that I believe some nasty things can happen while grinding a razor.. But I think it's an option and will save u money instead of a custom razor.. Let's see if Gsixgun will chime in on this since he did mine..

Your right, the Duck came out incredible, Glen can really work wonders, maybe I just need to send him my Duck and have him finish off where the previous owner left off. Mine is about the same length 2 1/3 or 2 1/2 long but flat ended instead of the lovely rounded that Glen worked on yours. But at least i have a great option, with a great razor.

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I just received a 9/16 PJM Merit that has a 2" blade length, and is in great shape, just needs some cosmetic work. I'll get some pics up tomorrow, if your interested

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She's a beauty. The simple grace of the scales is just wonderful.