Adjusting...

I'm sure many of you have seen my gorgeous new razor.

While it is certainly a work of art, this beautiful beast is requiring some major adjustment to technique.

If I recall correctly, most of the straights I used to have had blades around 2.5" (63.5mm) long. This new guy has a cutting edge of 3.25" (82.5mm). And that wicked French point isn't just for show, it's quite sharp.

So far, in 2 shaves, I have caught my jaw and earlobe. Nothing major, but painful nonetheless.

Any of you guys have one razor that is vastly beyond your normal range?

Dpflaum said:

I'm sure many of you have seen my gorgeous new razor.

While it is certainly a work of art, this beautiful beast is requiring some major adjustment to technique.

If I recall correctly, most of the straights I used to have had blades around 2.5" (63.5mm) long. This new guy has a cutting edge of 3.25" (82.5mm). And that wicked French point isn't just for show, it's quite sharp.

So far, in 2 shaves, I have caught my jaw and earlobe. Nothing major, but painful nonetheless.

Any of you guys have one razor that is vastly beyond your normal range?

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No, I don't have one, I have a couple that are.

luvmysuper said:

No, I don't have one, I have a couple that are.

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That was actually the first thought I had after posting. I'm sure a lot of you have several odd-balls...

(Pics welcome )

Dpflaum said:

That was actually the first thought I had after posting. I'm sure a lot of you have several odd-balls...

(Pics welcome )

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I'm on the road currently in Clarksville, Tennessee and won't be home till Saturday, but I'll try to remember.

I picked up an 8/8th Friodur Spanish Point recently. It is definitely a monster. It has taken a bit to get used to, but I like it.

Here it is.