Attachment 194986 Just won this Joseph Rodgers off the bay. now I have to wait until it gets here. That's the hardest part.
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Attachment 194986 Just won this Joseph Rodgers off the bay. now I have to wait until it gets here. That's the hardest part.
This is the first Joseph Rodgers I've acquired. how will this brand compare to others. I know the by what I see on eBay that Wade and Butchers are very popular and the ones I have are good shavers. The wostys are right up there with W B. The Fredricks Reynolds seem to be good also. But this is the first Joseph Rodgers. What do the older collectors think of them.
I was watching that one on ebay. Almost bid but decided not to. Joseph Rodgers made great blades. Right up there with the other big sheffield makers. I have several and love them all.
Joeseph, Freddy, Wade, it is all pretty much the same thing. I have all those and maybe some others, I'm not sure because I am not at home, but the point I'm getting to is that as long as the are well hone, they all will take a great edge, then it is all about the hand holding the razor. To be honest I have no idea what makes one of these much more popular than the others. For the most part, I think way back when, the higher end razors were higher end because of fit and finish. They looked prettier in the display case. I think the rest is pretty much the same. Like buying a custom, it is about getting a unique blade, that is hand made by a skilled artisan.
Never met a Joseph Rodgers & Sons I didn't love shaving with, some of the best Sheffield razors made that I've tried. I also have Wades, Wosty's and FR's but do prefer JR&Sons although they all shave great if properly honed.
All of my JR's are great shavers.
Sweet score now for that annoying pacing for the delivery guy
My first big Sheffield was a JR. I'm partial to them and is my choice Sheffield brand. You got a nice wedgey one there! Enjoy it!
