Parts of a razor

[ixiboneheadixi]

Ok we'll this isn't just asking what part is what but rather what are the pros and cons and just what are all the variants of parts and what's the purpose of that variant of a part if its just not aesthetics. I will copy and paste a list from a custom razor site, please help explain what's the purpose of everything

1. Blade Sizes: 4/8's, 5/8's, 6/8's, 7/8's, 8/8's, or 9/8's

2. Blade Grinds: 1/4, 1/2, and full hollow.


3. Steel: Woodgrain pattern Damascus is standard. Numerous Damascus patterns are available. Meteorite Damascus and Michi-gane (tamahagane) are specialty options.


4. Point styles: Square, Round French, Spanish, Barber's Notch, or custom. Different point styles do not effect the price.


5. Blade Profiles: Pretty much anything. The most popular are the "Classic" and "Thumb-notch/Shoulder-less".


6. Blade Options: Plain, or Sculpted Spine, Jimps, Hidden Tang, Dovetailed tang inlay.


7. Scale Material: Tropical hardwood is standard. Options include such materials as: Mammoth Bone, Mammoth Ivory, Horn, Abalone, Pearl, and others.


8. Scale Style: One piece is standard. Three piece with a wedge is available as an option.

 

[Doc226]

Customizing. Everyone here has a preference to each of those option.

Tim makes great razors.

 

[ixiboneheadixi]

Customizing. Everyone here has a preference to each of those option.

Tim makes great razors.

But like I get some of it but what I don't understand is the blade grinds, point styles, blade profil and blade options, I have no clue what they are lol

 

[BakerAndBadger]

Different blades are ground differently and behave differently. They all do the same job but hollow grinds will give more audible feedback than 1/4 hollow. Like chosing a sports exhaust on a car. Some might say that the different grinds make shaving easier or more difficult but the important thing is how sharp the edge is.

Point styles vary but change the way a razor is used - a round point is more forgiving than a square point but isn't as precise when doing detail work (or your nostrils in my case). Now you are choosing sports suspension.

Blade profile describes the extra little things a blade has or doesn't - I personally prefer thumb notches - it's an aesthetics thing for me but I find blades without a stabilizer are easier to hone. Skirts and spoilers - don't do much on a basic car but make it look a bit nicer.

Blade options - covered tangs, sculpted spine etc have no bearing on the job that the razor does, they just look different. It's like chosing the colour and style of the wheels on your new car.

 

[ixiboneheadixi]

Different blades are ground differently and behave differently. They all do the same job but hollow grinds will give more audible feedback than 1/4 hollow. Like chosing a sports exhaust on a car. Some might say that the different grinds make shaving easier or more difficult but the important thing is how sharp the edge is.

Point styles vary but change the way a razor is used - a round point is more forgiving than a square point but isn't as precise when doing detail work (or your nostrils in my case). Now you are choosing sports suspension.

Blade profile describes the extra little things a blade has or doesn't - I personally prefer thumb notches - it's an aesthetics thing for me but I find blades without a stabilizer are easier to hone. Skirts and spoilers - don't do much on a basic car but make it look a bit nicer.

Blade options - covered tangs, sculpted spine etc have no bearing on the job that the razor does, they just look different. It's like chosing the colour and style of the wheels on your new car.

Ok thank that was helpful, I'll have to look up pics of what Is what to see what I like and maybe go look at razors, but I get the idea now so thanks

 

[Legion]

As above, but really you need to try a whole bunch of razors to see what you like. That is one of the reasons why some of us end up with so many razors. You really need to "try on" a bunch of styles to see what fits. And even then it is hard to choose.

At the moment I am only using two razors, but they are completely different from one another. Variety is the spice of life.

 

[Slash McCoy]

Shoulderless makes for easy peasy honing. Ditto a straight edge. Some shavers like the easy sweep of a smiley. Thumb notch makes handling easier. Full hollow or extra hollow hone super easy but you should be very lighthanded when honing. They shave like a dream but some guys like more weight in the blade, so consider a wider blade for a full hollow especially if your beard is thick and heavy. Scales are just a wrapper. Gold and etching are just like makeup on a woman. Not important once you get down to function. Bevel angle makes a lot of difference but is ignored by most shavers. Heavy bevel is kind to the face and makes for a rugged edge. Acute bevel can in extreme cases give a fragile edge and will getcha if you let your attention wander but it will shave effortlessly if honed well. But your average straight will do just fine if it is good and sharp. If your razor does not exactly meet your preferences, no big deal. Just shave.