Hello
My wife has asked me what I want for Christmas... and I thought I'd ask for a razor.
I've been looking at UK based stores to find something that would suit me.
I'm a beginner, 3 months or less shaving experience with a cheap Chinese straight that I feel is o.k but not brilliant. I am able to keep this blade sharp. So I think I'm ready to upgrade to something with better edge retention.
I'm not looking for a top of the line super fancy all singing all dancing razor.
I want something that works, Is new, and will give me a good few years of use until I'm able to asses a vintage blade and buy at either auction or car boots.
Scales are largely unimportant to me. But I would like a round point, and a lighter blade. The cheap Chinese one I have atm is a full hollow in some mid grade carbon steel. I can tell it's not good grade steel as I've had a lot of experience sharpening carbon steel. From Opinel knives through to my kitchen knives that are japanese misono sweedish carbon steel.
Looking at whats available I've seen Dovo and Thiers Issard particularly this blade caught my eye at the price.
The 5/8 round point.
Basic Black' 5/8 round point
Blade steel type carbon
Full hollow grind
Blade depth (inches) 5/8
Basic Black plastic scales
Blade finish satin
Attractive satin finish to blade
Scale material plastic
‘Carbonsong' C135 steel blade
Scale colour/finish natural
Grind type full
Can anyone recommend something better within £25 of the price of that one, And is that company respected or one to be avoided? It's base price is £95
My wife has asked me what I want for Christmas... and I thought I'd ask for a razor.
I've been looking at UK based stores to find something that would suit me.
I'm a beginner, 3 months or less shaving experience with a cheap Chinese straight that I feel is o.k but not brilliant. I am able to keep this blade sharp. So I think I'm ready to upgrade to something with better edge retention.
I'm not looking for a top of the line super fancy all singing all dancing razor.
I want something that works, Is new, and will give me a good few years of use until I'm able to asses a vintage blade and buy at either auction or car boots.
Scales are largely unimportant to me. But I would like a round point, and a lighter blade. The cheap Chinese one I have atm is a full hollow in some mid grade carbon steel. I can tell it's not good grade steel as I've had a lot of experience sharpening carbon steel. From Opinel knives through to my kitchen knives that are japanese misono sweedish carbon steel.
Looking at whats available I've seen Dovo and Thiers Issard particularly this blade caught my eye at the price.
The 5/8 round point.
Basic Black' 5/8 round point
Blade steel type carbon
Full hollow grind
Blade depth (inches) 5/8
Basic Black plastic scales
Blade finish satin
Attractive satin finish to blade
Scale material plastic
‘Carbonsong' C135 steel blade
Scale colour/finish natural
Grind type full
Can anyone recommend something better within £25 of the price of that one, And is that company respected or one to be avoided? It's base price is £95