Rigarazor

[Rick1500]

My new Rigarazor came in today.

Wasn't sure what to expect, lots of great talk about them, but being my 'first quality' razor honed by a professional I had nothing to compare it to.

I can say now it was the most incredible shave I've had, a great experience.
Smooth, perfect. So sharp but not in a threatening way. I couldn't believe how well it shaved.
I started a little while back with a shavette, and have been honing and shaving with ebay razors (3 months?)
My honing is improving and I have a couple of favorites,

But this rigarazor is in a class of its own for me.
Knowing what a great edge feels like will be a big help as I continue learning.

Thanks to all who chimed in when I asked about which blade to buy, everyone's opinions were very helpful.

 

[Doc Dan]

Post a picture. You can take a photo and go to postimage.org and upload it. Then, click hyperlink for forums. Paste the link in this thread. I'd love to see it.

 

[Wid]

One razor that comes truly shave ready. I actually toned the edge down a bit.

 

[DesertIguana]

We need photos so we know what your talking about.

 

[Doc Dan]

postimage.org

 

[Rick1500]

One razor that comes truly shave ready. I actually toned the edge down a bit.

What'd you do to tone it down and how did it do after that.

 

[Rick1500]

 

[Rick1500]

Not sure if I could do better than Andrej's stock photos, he does a great job

 

[Rick1500]

I thought it would have a heavier feel but when opened it's well balanced.
I had to stare at it for awhile when I opened it, the differences between it and my vintage razors was a lot to take in.

I've accidently chipped an edge once or twice and I almost didn't shave with it thinking what the hell am I gonna do if I slip and chip, at that point I believe it actually turned into the most delicate breakable glass ever

 

[Rick1500]

I'm hoping it won't be long before I can get another, I see he put a couple more on ebay.
It'll be awhile though.

 

[Frank Shaves]

Nice razor! Andrejs can grind and Andrejs can hone.

Assuming your razor is a near wedge with a smiling edge like mine, your experience must be like that of someone shaving with a brand new Joseph Rodgers or Wade & Butcher during the second half of the 19th century.

There is something special about shaving with a razor with a perfect (or near perfect) grind. We talk a lot about the importance of setting the bevel. And while this is absolutely true, the quality of the grind matters too.

 

[DesertIguana]

Pictures are great nice.

 

[Legion]

Post a picture. You can take a photo and go to postimage.org and upload it. Then, click hyperlink for forums. Paste the link in this thread. I'd love to see it.

You can just click attach files, then upload a photo directly to the site.

When you look at all the old threads with non viewable images, that is caused by dead links from image hosting sites.

 

[Eastcoast30]

Here's mine, 8/8+ with golden dragon scales. Ask me if it shaves well.

 

[Rick1500]

Here's a pic I took today to show the grind

 

[Rick1500]

that pic looks odd, should've angled it a bit too show more of the blade,

 

[Rick1500]

had to send this pic to Andrej. If not for him, I may never have known about Latvia.
Guess that makes him a good geography teacher? In addition to his razor side gig

 

[GNR]

I’m a fan!

 

[Claudel Xerxes]

had to send this pic to Andrej. If not for him, I may never have known about Latvia.
Guess that makes him a good geography teacher? In addition to his razor side gig

Stolichnaya sold outside of Russia is produced in Latvia as well. If you ever come across it, Riga Black is an interesting liqueur.

 

[Rick1500]

I'll have to look for that one.
Riga is the capital of Latvia