Long, but heavy

[TheOpinionatedBrit]

Evening all,

So I'm fairly big at 6ft 5 and have shovel like hands. I find the standard handles a bit of a challenge, but I find the longer handled razors a bit light and toy like.

Does anyone have any recommendations for longer handled razors that still have some substantial weight to them? TIA

 

[Blademonkey]

Evening all,

So I'm fairly big at 6ft 5 and have shovel like hands. I find the standard handles a bit of a challenge, but I find the longer handled razors a bit light and toy like.

Does anyone have any recommendations for longer handled razors that still have some substantial weight to them? TIA

You would like the heft of the Hone type 15' long handle and made of brass so quite heavy. P.

 

[jimmyc]

Evening all,

So I'm fairly big at 6ft 5 and have shovel like hands. I find the standard handles a bit of a challenge, but I find the longer handled razors a bit light and toy like.

Does anyone have any recommendations for longer handled razors that still have some substantial weight to them? TIA

Or get a big stainless handle, I've seen some whoppers. Can't remember where though.

 

[Boycie83]

Merkur 38C or 39C should do it. There's also this:

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I can shave with it next and let you know what it's like (although I have beautiful, delicate and feminine hands). Finally found a use for my Chinese Razor Month thread

 

[RussellR5555]

Above the Ties Biggest Handle the Colossus or Ikon Make the OSS which are both longer than average with some heft.

 

[Digimonkey]

Evening all,

So I'm fairly big at 6ft 5 and have shovel like hands. I find the standard handles a bit of a challenge, but I find the longer handled razors a bit light and toy like.

Does anyone have any recommendations for longer handled razors that still have some substantial weight to them? TIA

Hello mate - I'm only very slightly shorter than you and have the mitts to match - I find a solution by placing the end of the razor handle on my pinky - which I crook in during shaving - gives any handle an extra inch in use effectively - light razors don't bother me but - if you want a seriously heavy handle - have a look here -

Safety Razors Ireland - Brass DE Razor - The Fatty Slant Bar

Safety Razor - Our plastic free shaving razors are perfect for men or women who want to cut down on plastic whilst shaving. View our full range of DE Razors

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I bought a stainless steel one from them previously - same dimensions - which they don't seem to do any more - in the hand it feels like it is made out of plutonium - with an added bag of bricks - the brass version is even heavier - I can't speak for the quality of the head - I got mine handle only. Hope this helps - cheers - I.

 

[Tony'schin]

Hello mate - I'm only very slightly shorter than you and have the mitts to match - I find a solution by placing the end of the razor handle on my pinky - which I crook in during shaving - gives any handle an extra inch in use effectively - light razors don't bother me but - if you want a seriously heavy handle - have a look here -

Safety Razors Ireland - Brass DE Razor - The Fatty Slant Bar

Safety Razor - Our plastic free shaving razors are perfect for men or women who want to cut down on plastic whilst shaving. View our full range of DE Razors

www.manlystuff.ie

I bought a stainless steel one from them previously - same dimensions - which they don't seem to do any more - in the hand it feels like it is made out of plutonium - with an added bag of bricks - the brass version is even heavier - I can't speak for the quality of the head - I got mine handle only. Hope this helps - cheers - I.

+1 on the pinky technique Iain, I do the same. Thumb and index finger for holding the rest is just support..

 

[Satanfriendly]

You would like the heft of the Hone type 15' long handle and made of brass so quite heavy. P.

Another one for the long handled brass Hone. It has everything you are looking for which happens to be similar to my own ideals.

Weight wise I haven't met anything heavier and handle length similar to that of a shovel.

Add to all that it just happens to deliver perfection with a real sense of confidence it isn't going to rip you open.

It ain't cheap but could easily be the only razor you could ever need........... Something I have failed on to date.

 

[Paul L]

Windrose handles are a hefty handfull

 

[TheOpinionatedBrit]

Merkur 38C or 39C should do it. There's also this:

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I can shave with it next and let you know what it's like (although I have beautiful, delicate and feminine hands). Finally found a use for my Chinese Razor Month thread

I'm liking the look of the Yaqi stuff. I recently ordered a brush from them which I got for just over £5! I'll definitely consider looking at this at some point.

 

[TheOpinionatedBrit]

Hello mate - I'm only very slightly shorter than you and have the mitts to match - I find a solution by placing the end of the razor handle on my pinky - which I crook in during shaving - gives any handle an extra inch in use effectively - light razors don't bother me but - if you want a seriously heavy handle - have a look here -

Safety Razors Ireland - Brass DE Razor - The Fatty Slant Bar

Safety Razor - Our plastic free shaving razors are perfect for men or women who want to cut down on plastic whilst shaving. View our full range of DE Razors

www.manlystuff.ie

I bought a stainless steel one from them previously - same dimensions - which they don't seem to do any more - in the hand it feels like it is made out of plutonium - with an added bag of bricks - the brass version is even heavier - I can't speak for the quality of the head - I got mine handle only. Hope this helps - cheers - I.

I'll give this technique a go. I've got a YouTube channel which I'm hoping to have some reviews up soon so will post a video and see how I get on.

 

[Boycie83]

I'm liking the look of the Yaqi stuff. I recently ordered a brush from them which I got for just over £5! I'll definitely consider looking at this at some point.

The shave with it today went very well:

Chinese Razor Month

No, this isn't a little known celebratory month. I'm about to conduct a month using only my Chinese razors. The collection consists of: Ming Shi 2000s Ming Shi 3000s Weishi Adjustable Yaqi DOC Yaqi Monster Hybrid Yaqi Chrome Scalloped Unless a bloodbath ensues, each will be used for 3...

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The one I shaved with has a different head to the link I posted but the DOC head it comes with is a very good head.