Thread: New razor

Ok, thank you for the advice.
I've just mesured it and its about 2.2cm wide which is 7/8 of an inch, is this a bad thing? I've read that most razors are 5/8, isnt a 7/8 a bit heavier and easier to hold than a 5/8 razor?

Heavier, Yes. Easier to hold, That's a debate. Just have it honed and go slow. yes it is bigger than most people start with, But the beast can be tamed. Patience and you will get the hang of it. Let us know how you are doing.

Phil

I am from Laakdal.
If you think your razor needs honing, I can hone it for you if you want. Send me a PM if you are interested.

The size (width) of a razor is mostly a matter of preference. Some prefer 5/8, some 8/8 and Josh here (jlstorm) shaves with 12/8

I prefer 6/8 and 7/8.

Originally Posted by gugi

The case sounds like a standard generic case I've seen NOS come on ebay with. I think it should be a good razor, but it's possible that it is not sharp enough. I'm a complete newbie myself, what I know is just reading past posts. But the people here are extremely helpful.

Cheers

This is a bit off topic, but what does NOS mean? I tried to search for it so I wouldn't have to ask, but the search told me that my search term was too short

Originally Posted by billymeter

This is a bit off topic, but what does NOS mean? I tried to search for it so I wouldn't have to ask, but the search told me that my search term was too short

NOS = New Old Stock

Also, see Floridaboy's post (#10) above as he elaborates on the definition.

I've found the exact same box as I have...http://shop.thewellshavedgentleman.c...6&productId=97 but this site says its a new razor? And mine is not a dovo...

Originally Posted by Castro

I've found the exact same box as I have...http://shop.thewellshavedgentleman.c...6&productId=97 but this site says its a new razor? And mine is not a dovo...

Yes, I think these are generic solingen boxes that dovo may be using on some of their razors. Or may be Tony gets the razors and the boxes separately, I don't know. I am not sure who is regrinding the NOS's - but I think they can also get hold of these boxes.
I don't think it matters much - you've got a good starting razor and as long as it's in shave ready state you should be golden.

Cheers

Ok glad to hear that..
I've tried the hanging hair test a couple of times and the hair did not pop or anything, I've watched a movie on stropping on youtube and this person says that the canvas side of a strop removes a bit of the material and that it might work as a light honing... Could this help or do I just have to hone it anyway?

Originally Posted by Castro

Ok glad to hear that..
I've tried the hanging hair test a couple of times and the hair did not pop or anything, I've watched a movie on stropping on youtube and this person says that the canvas side of a strop removes a bit of the material and that it might work as a light honing... Could this help or do I just have to hone it anyway?

Why don't you drop Bruno a PM? He offers honing services in Belgium.

Viktor

+1
If I were you I'd have sent it to Bruno by now.
I don't think the linen removes enough material to serve as a hone. May be good for a tiny touchup but I don't think it can replace proper honing.