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Blades said:If you have the funds get something brand new..either one..or you can get a very good condition razor and get it touched up
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That's not what I said, nor did Andy say that, Neil says they're better, and I can safely say that I trust his judgement, as he has seen & honed more straights than most of us ever will..Hyperborean said:So you are basically telling me that the alleged Le Grelot superiority of shave over TI is an american (i.e. marketing ) thing?
Hyperborean said:there is maybe one important thing for shaving performance, the implications of lenght of the razor on its maneuverability, older ones (both TI and Le Grelot) have longer blades...my Le Dandy has around 70 mm blade and I would even prefer even slightly shorter blade over longer...
ps: those Le Grelots are big
FrenchBlade said:Yes, the vintage 6/8 grelot I have just measured is from stabiliser to tip, 78mm (stabiliser is 4mm) so total length of 74mm. The edge is 70mm.Hyperborean said:So you are basically telling me that the alleged Le Grelot superiority of shave over TI is an american (i.e. marketing ) thing? quite possible. I prefer the looks of TI razors,among the best looking razors.... however I am not that partial I wouldn't buy 3/4 hollow Le Grelot if it is really that good and if I got it for reasonable price...there is maybe one important thing for shaving performance, the implications of lenght of the razor on its maneuverability, older ones (both TI and Le Grelot) have longer blades...my Le Dandy has around 70 mm blade and I would even prefer even slightly shorter blade over longer...
The TI Spartacus 4/8 is 4mm shorter in all regards, so 74mm, 70mm, 66mm.
But you've already answered your own question, if you prefer shorter blades, you need to look elsewhere, unless you go for a 4/8 or similar.
Max
I find the 4/8s I have (3) very nice, takes a bit more skill, but if it's manoeuvrability you want, 4/8 is ideal, though I wouldn't recommend it for a newbie.Hyperborean said:oh yes,it is 4/8 that what I am looking for.....not ha ha ha....the 6/8 Le Dandy is 70 mm from the nose to the tang, and longer is not necessary
FrenchBlade said:I find the 4/8s I have (3) very nice, takes a bit more skill, but if it's manoeuvrability you want, 4/8 is ideal, though I wouldn't recommend it for a newbie.Hyperborean said:oh yes,it is 4/8 that what I am looking for.....not ha ha ha....the 6/8 Le Dandy is 70 mm from the nose to the tang, and longer is not necessary
Max
FrenchBlade said:Your arrogance has just earned you top spot on my ignore list, and within 26 posts.
Congratulations.
Max
Neil Miller said:Older le Grelots were not finished by TI. The only old le Grelots that were finished by TI were the blank stock that TI bought up when le Grelot went face up. Not the same thing at all.
Regards,
Neil
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