Thread: New Brian Brown Razor Works Straight

I decided to get another Brian Brown Razor Works straight. This one is a 7/8 Spanish point 1/4 hollow in black horn. Brian features side cut jimps on the top and bottom of a slightly rounded tang. The combination of side jimps and a rounded tang make rolling very easy during stropping. The fit and finish throughout the razor are top notch, the horn scales are especially well done.

My first BBRW was a 7/8 square point in G10 Ghost Jade and while the scales were well done it was simply too high tech and modern. I really didn't care to see the glass weave in the Ghost Jade or the sharp bevel before the edge of the scales. That razor got rescaled in Briarwood with a Wade & Butcher type profile.

This new 7/8 Spanish point features the same scale shape of the first one, minus the angled bevel surrounding the edge of the scales. Brian simply rounded the horn to the edges of the scale profile. That small design touch, coupled with the more traditional horn made all the difference to me.

Both razors came shave ready, but were a bit too crisp and surgical for my face. I reset the bevel (Brian uses tape) took the edges up 4 & 8k on Shapton glass stones then finished on my Jnat. Both razors are outstanding shavers. For me the most surprising thing (part of the reason why I purchased another BBRW) was the fact the 1/4 hollow grind shaved like a full hollow.

Heres the first BBRW before and after or after and before as the pics got swapped around at upload somehow:

Wow great looking razors, your new one is stunning in the black horn.

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BBRW is the best semi custom razor out now. Great grinds, attention to detail and he truly wants you satisfied with the product. I own three and have not touched my Harts or PRC in months.

We are fortunate to have many talented craftsmen making amazing razors...

The razors that sit in position 1 and 2 of my rotation are Brian's work...

Originally Posted by MJC

We are fortunate to have many talented craftsmen making amazing razors...

The razors that sit in position 1 and 2 of my rotation are Brian's work...

Fantastic stuff! Does the second blade in carbon feature a spike point or is that just the angle Im getting from the photo? ...I need to add a nice spike to my collection.

Originally Posted by BadB

Fantastic stuff! Does the second blade in carbon feature a spike point or is that just the angle Im getting from the photo? ...I need to add a nice spike to my collection.

The second razor is an 8/8 San Mai and you are correct, it is a spike point of the first order...