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    Will agree the Ralf Aust is a grest razor but many vintage razors of great makers can be had cheap with a bit of time and patience and I do find myself getting these. That said the only new razor I own is a Ralf Aust.
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    Thank you everyone for your replies. Iv been considering looking for a vintage blade just to add to the old school feeling of straight razor shaving. What should I look for in a vintage blade and what sizes should I look for. Does the way a blade is honed make a difference for shaving such as wedge or full and half hollowed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kwlfca View Post
    Revisor. Great value, just gotta email them for a quote.
    That.

    Get you something REAL nice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MisterMoo View Post
    That.

    Get you something REAL nice.
    I don't have any business affiliation with Revisor. I feel I need to say that because I am always suggesting one to someone. But I just honed one up late last week and it took a magnificent edge. I really like their offerings and find that they are great value. For someone looking for a new razor, Revisor is a good option because they offer a nice variety. 5/8 all the way up to 8/8. Square tip, round, French, or Spanish. Ones with shoulders, ones without. But the important thing is that they are really nice blades that shave great. I suppose you can say that about others as well. My other suggestion would be a TI. The two I own are great razors but heavier grinds and far more expensive.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OCDshaver View Post
    I don't have any business affiliation with Revisor. I feel I need to say that because I am always suggesting one to someone. But I just honed one up late last week and it took a magnificent edge. I really like their offerings and find that they are great value. For someone looking for a new razor, Revisor is a good option because they offer a nice variety. 5/8 all the way up to 8/8. Square tip, round, French, or Spanish. Ones with shoulders, ones without. But the important thing is that they are really nice blades that shave great. I suppose you can say that about others as well. My other suggestion would be a TI. The two I own are great razors but heavier grinds and far more expensive.
    +1 OCDshaver.

    Got my Revisor 8/8 in the Classifieds here, one of my favorite blades!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phrank View Post
    +1 OCDshaver.

    Got my Revisor 8/8 in the Classifieds here, one of my favorite blades!
    I've seen yours and can understand why you've come to love it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OCDshaver View Post
    I've seen yours and can understand why you've come to love it.
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    Thanks for the suggestions guys. Could someone give me a little more info on Revisor blades? Are they custom blades ?

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    One more vote for going vintage from the SRP classified section... better deals than buying new.

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    Don't buy anything used (or new) from anyone who doesn't SR shave and/or doesn't offer you a full-value refund if you're not delighted with the razor.

    Until you've been at it a while and are up to at least 3 or 5 razors (and thinking of hones), it might be best to leave the risk-taking to us other nutz. There'll be plenty of time for that later.
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