With the renewed popularity of straight razors is a problem: What should be considered when these important first purchase? This article lists some points to keep in mind before this important decision.
Razors are definitely making a steady comeback for a variety of reasons. Problems can arise, however, how the Internet is above all the "full bargains 'and' great buys" that can not be without a little knowledge on the part of the buyer, such fantastic buys forall. If you are a purchase, try reading this article first - it could save you time, money and frustration.
New razor. There are only two volumes of the new razor makers now operating system that are Dovo, Thiers-Issard of Germany and France. Both make a wide range of razors in a number of prizes for most wallets, but they are not surprisingly more expensive than restoration and shave-ready vintage models.
From both changing suppliers consider spendingat least 60 GBP / $ 120, to be a decent "starter" razor. I am often asked whether C-steel is better than stainless steel for the blade - my answer is that is in use, there is not much difference but carbon steel is generally accepted as easier maintenance from the perspective of the owner in order. Choice od scale (handle) material is a matter of personal taste and budget, and this aspect of the razor is purely aesthetic - they shave just the same, regardless of what theScales are made!
There are also many other manufacturers, the class of craft specialists, the true unique works of art, produced by small manufacturers also provide absolutely first-rate pieces, discounted to Razors German-made, and finally by models originating in such places as Pakistan and China . I would advise avoiding the last two observed due to problems of continuity of the steel quality and general lack of skill. The cheap German razor products are also to be wary;which, although some are perfectly fine. Use the old general rule of thumb: You get what you pay for!
Vintage razors. These are the pieces from the past left, like (our grandfathers and their return) to two hundred and fifty years as recognizable shaving tools. They fall into two camps is very wide, and these --
Wedge razors. So called because, when viewed in cross-section of the blade is a noticeable wedge-shape of the spine to the edge off - just like a cake slim wedge. Thesewere used from about 1740 up until about 1870, when the hollow blade (see below) began to replace them. They are generally heavy, stiff blade, usually with a curve in its length and very large. They changed relatively little in their design in all the years of production, albeit cosmetic additives came and went, like all fashion.
Many razor user () myself included, like wedge-blade razor, for a newcomer when it may slightlyintimidating. My advice: If you want to start with a wedge blade is received in good condition, from a reputable dealer and shave-ready - they are not the easiest razors for a learner to train again! Famous names, where they are after - Wade & Butcher, Hunter, Joseph Allen and George Wolstenholme, to name just a few of these companies long ago. The second type of vintage razor --
The hollow razor. So called because the blade back intoCross-section, is concave bottom - that is, with a certain inner-facing curve to the length of the blade. This allows the blade much easier and more flexible than the wedge blade and quickly gained popularity, although, interestingly, they are no sharper than wedge blade - despite being easier to maintain, as they usually go straight along their length. This arrangement is also usually much easier to refine on the strop and maintain. Known names are Edgar Allen, TR CadmanWolstenholme, Taylor and Wragg from England, the U.S. Fom Genco, Case and Remington and Germany gotta Dorko and almost every blade made in Solingen.
A good size where it is as a starter razor for a "5 / 8" - this is the distance, measured in eighths of an inch from the spine or the back of the knife's edge. All razors are measured in this way, but usually the closest "3 / 8" and get in general, '8 / 8 '- a full inch deep. Bigger razors areavailable, but they are really beyond the scope of this article and the beginner would be wise to ignore them, since much more difficult to handle and also tend to be expensive!
Again, it pays to try to shave your razor to buy from a dealer ready condition, instead of it from a flea market or an auction site just because it is cheap to get - it may well be a 'find', but as much a 'lemon', requires a lot of work to exploit - if it is in actually be achieved. One of the main reasons for people to change their decision to leave, to a razor's always a bad quality in the first place, and always disappointed when the blade dulls quickly and do not shave, because it is good bad or just poorly prepared steel - and they with a red, sore face is still full of stubble left!
In summary: buy whenever possible, a shave-ready razor and always from a good dealer. Select a familiar name for a new maker> Shavers or - with a little searching for information on the Internet - a good year maker from a reputable dealer, again shave-ready. These decisions could also be the difference between a straight "" experts, and threw the thing in a drawer in the bathroom disgust and again - God forbid! - The multi-blade disposable cartridge wilderness of throw-aways - and we do not want us to do?
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