Is there such a thing....

[Christopher_loaf]

...as a heavy straight razor? I had two at one point (seperately in time) and I just felt they were so light that I could barely feel them in my hand and against my face? Any suggestions? Ideas? Sub $60 range preferably. Thanks!


C

 

[Hair apparent]

...as a heavy straight razor? I had two at one point (seperately in time) and I just felt they were so light that I could barely feel them in my hand and against my face? Any suggestions? Ideas? Sub $60 range preferably. Thanks!


C

Weight will depend on the size of the blade. A larger blade, as an example a 7/8 size will be heavier than a 4/8 size. As well if you look at a wedge style blade as opposed to an extra hollow ground, there will be more "meat" to the razor itself. Standard suggestions, support our vendors like Larry Andro at Whippeddog.com, or shop in the B/S/T forum here.

 

[Christopher_loaf]

wait, he has an 817 number. Was he on Channel 11 news the other day???

 

[johnmrson]

Weight is obviously determined by the size and gring of the blade. An 8/8 wedge is going to be alot heavier than a 4/8 full hollow. Length of blade is also a factor. I've seen some Solingen blades that have been very long.

 

[mdunn]

Weight is obviously determined by the size and gring of the blade. An 8/8 wedge is going to be alot heavier than a 4/8 full hollow. Length of blade is also a factor. I've seen some Solingen blades that have been very long.

bingo.

ive some unscaled super wedges and extra hollows at home. ill try and remember to weigh them and report back what the diff is.

 

[LarryAndro]

wait, he has an 817 number. Was he on Channel 11 news the other day???

Answering for myself, yes! I was on TV. Now, women, many fine women are camping outside my door straining for a glimpse of me thru the curtains. It is annoying my wife quite a bit:

 

[Ru4scuba?]

Weight is obviously determined by the size and gring of the blade. An 8/8 wedge is going to be alot heavier than a 4/8 full hollow. Length of blade is also a factor. I've seen some Solingen blades that have been very long.

Well said John...well said!

 

[SliceOfLife]

Ask Jim. He's honing an old Geo Wost Wedge that's between 8/8 and 9/8" for me.

 

[Christopher_loaf]

Answering for myself, yes! I was on TV. Now, women, many fine women are camping outside my door straining for a glimpse of me thru the curtains. It is annoying my wife quite a bit:

That was really neat!!! To see a DFW-ite on tv for something GOOD!!!

 

[Woodash]

Answering for myself, yes! I was on TV. Now, women, many fine women are camping outside my door straining for a glimpse of me thru the curtains. It is annoying my wife quite a bit:

Agh - they just wanted to see you puff your cheeks out!

 

[bradyarz]

Agh - they just wanted to see you puff your cheeks out!

so THAT'S what i've been forgetting.

 

[LarryAndro]

Agh - [the women swarming outside your house] just wanted to see you puff your cheeks out!

That might have been funny, Woodash. But, was it nice?

I guess now, with the knowledge you have imparted, I can put my shirt back on.

 

[global_dev]

...as a heavy straight razor? I had two at one point (seperately in time) and I just felt they were so light that I could barely feel them in my hand and against my face? Any suggestions? Ideas? Sub $60 range preferably. Thanks!


C

i have a 6/8 gold dollar and a 5/8 gold dollar and there is a significant difference in feeling to me. maybe it's a personal sensitivity to a 1/8 difference and heavier? scales but i felt it.

 

[professorchaos]

Oh yes. Wedges are hefty in general and some of my large ones are quite heavy. The 9/8 Greaves is a real beast.

 

[Christopher_loaf]

Well I know I'm not looking for something off the charts heavy and large, just something that has heft so I don't feel like I'm sliding a piece of paper across my face. Are we getting what I'm getting at?


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[pz93c]

Then keep an eye out for your favorite size, 5/8, 6/8 etc, in a heavier grind, wedge, 1/4 hollow, etc. That will give you the heft you're looking for.

 

[Blue58]

Answering for myself, yes! I was on TV. Now, women, many fine women are camping outside my door straining for a glimpse of me thru the curtains. It is annoying my wife quite a bit:

Have your wife walk out the front with a couple of your open straights, one in each hand grasping them like a butcher knife and I am pretty sure they will all leave in a big hurry

 

[grump]

Then keep an eye out for your favorite size, 5/8, 6/8 etc, in a heavier grind, wedge, 1/4 hollow, etc. That will give you the heft you're looking for.

+1

Also some razors have a wider spine which will add to the heft or heavier feel.

 

[Luc]

weight is obviously determined by the size and gring of the blade. An 8/8 wedge is going to be alot heavier than a 4/8 full hollow. Length of blade is also a factor. I've seen some solingen blades that have been very long.

+1