Thread: 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 too

Originally Posted by gssixgun

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

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.

Originally Posted by mjsorkin

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

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

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

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

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

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