Just got my new Brandisio & Bro 7/8 Half Hollow in gabon ebony scales and it is a beauty. I'm obviously no photographer, but this is my first brand new razor. Just had my first shave with it yesterday, and while I'm only on about shave 15 with straight razors this one was exceptional. I love the 7/8 and the overall size of this razor. As soon as I took it out of the packaging I was surprised at how much of a beast it is. Mike honed it for me before he sent it and it was an awesome shave. With the price point (especially the introductory one) you just can't go wrong. A couple of observations I had:
When I first took the razor out I noticed the scales were extremely tight on the shank and it had a good solid "hinge pin" I like that because that means with as clumsy as I am there is only one way to open this razor and that's on purpose.
The Shank and is big enough to make me feel like I'm holding something and the weight is awesomely balanced.
The jimps, in my opinion are a must have for this blade.
Overall I am extremely satisfied with this razor. I'm thinking when the bone scales come back I may have a 2nd one.
