Closest Modern Day Razor to the razor in the SRP logo?

[Ru4scuba?]

Ok,

As a Newb to str8s...I know that I dont know anything...so at least I know something

But what I do know, is that I'm mesmerized by the shape of the razor in the SRP logo. Something hearty, curvy and with a big barber's notch.

Does something really exist in modern day like that razor?

 

[FiveOhNine]

Ok,

As a Newb to str8s...I know that I dont know anything...so at least I know something

But what I do know, is that I'm mesmerized by the shape of the razor in the SRP logo. Something hearty, curvy and with a big barber's notch.

Does something really exist in modern day like that razor?

Many of the sheffield makers have nice smiling razors with the barber's notch.

I have a W&B that is a pretty good example, though not quite as exaggerated as the SRP logo.

 

[Bushranger]

what are the pros and cons of this design?
It is more aesthetic, or more practical?

 

[FiveOhNine]

depends who you ask. There is a lot of debate about the barber's notch, but the hump allows better grip, angle and maneuverability for me. I find smiling blades are easier to avoid 'catching' myself unintentionally, and also aesthetically pleasing.

 

[Ru4scuba?]

Closest I've been able to find so far is the:

Wacker "Old Sheffield" Models...

 

[FiveOhNine]

Yeah, if you want a brand-spanking new one - you're probably looking at a custom. However, there are some really excellent vintage blades available. You'll spend less and get more.

 

[Ru4scuba?]

Man...W&B has some awesome ones too! Looks like I know what I'm going to hunt for when I start to get decent shaves with these things

 

[SliceOfLife]

Looks like a frameback with a barbers notch and a long monkey tail. I've never seen one, but I agree that Sheffield makers would be the place to look.

 

[JonnyAngel]

Thats a swayback with a shoulderless grind.

 

[SliceOfLife]

That's what I said. You're going senile.

 

[FiveOhNine]

hehe, swayback and frameback aren't the same

 

[SliceOfLife]

Serves me right for not using a smiley I guess.



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Halfway down, everything but the barber's notch.

 

[FiveOhNine]

Yeah, sarcasm doesn't really show up in plaintext. I figured you knew the difference, but thought I'd clarify for the new folks who perhaps don't.

Nice razors there!

 

[SliceOfLife]

yeah, doesnt look like it's been updated in awhile though.

 

[Ru4scuba?]

OMG:

TI Worked Back 6/8, with barber's notch and thumb notch

Think I'm in love...

No need to buy now...no need to buy now...have three great ones on the way....no need to buy now.

 

[SliceOfLife]

That razor I pointed out "The perfect razor". There's actually one listed on eBay (weird coincidence). It's cheap, but it's honed down to a nub. 4/8" (looks like the one on that site is at least 6/8")


Search for Depew's in collectibles/vanity/shaving/straights if interested. It ends in like 2 hrs. I'd buy it, but that is way too damn much wear for me (and I already have a monkey tail razor).

 

[richmondesi]

OMG:

TI Worked Back 6/8, with barber's notch and thumb notch

Think I'm in love...

No need to buy now...no need to buy now...have three great ones on the way....no need to buy now.

link?

 

[Ru4scuba?]

Its here.

I think once I get the hang of str8s...these type of razors will become my norm. I just love the curved aesthetics.

Right now...I'm thinking I need to buy a close to pristine Wade & Butcher barber's notch "The Celebrated" series when I get the hang of these things...can't stop looking at them!

This one is amazing to me here.

But I really like the bigger ones too.

I dont even have my str8s in yet and I'm hooked!

What the hell do I do with all my DEs?

 

[richmondesi]

SRAD before your first straight shave

You're doomed

 

[Ru4scuba?]

SRAD before your first straight shave

You're doomed

I KNOW! This hobby's ridiculous...already imagining how cool it will be when I get around to honing/restoring my own razors...I'm a nut