Portland Razor Company Hydra

Discussion in 'Straight Razors' started by wristwatchb, Nov 28, 2015.

  1. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    After spending some time with my Feather Artist Club razor, I decide to try a conventional straight razor. I ordered the "Hydra" from Portland Razor Co. in black acrylic scales. It has a 6/8” Spanish point quarter-hollow ground carbon steel blade. A big thanks to @Drygulch and @Keithmax for helping me decide on my first straight.

    Here are some photos of the Hydra from the PRC website. This one is shown in Walnut scales.

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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Congrats. Now the wait begins.
     
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  3. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Very nice! This thread could cost me money
     
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  4. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks! They offer free shipping. Am I helping? :angelic007:
     
  5. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    You are not!
     
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  6. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    I like this chopper one :)
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  7. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    I love the look of this Hydra!
     
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  8. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Order one, and we'll learn together. :)

    I actually thought about that one. It's in PRC's "Artisan" line. I purchased one of their "Classics," as I thought it would be better as a starting straight razor - lighter and more maneuverable. I also had a hard time deciding between the French point (the Chopper) and the Spanish point (the Hydra).
     
  9. pvtbanks

    pvtbanks Corners First

    I thought you said next year!:happy097:
     
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  10. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Congrats! Very nice. :happy088:
     
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  11. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    I won't get it until next year. There's a 10-11 week expected wait.
     
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  12. pvtbanks

    pvtbanks Corners First

    I like the way you think! I may be about to get another SR myself:eatdrink047:
     
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  13. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Looks like you're getting several.
     
  14. pvtbanks

    pvtbanks Corners First

    The one I'm actually In love with is from a forum member and I think I'm gonna go for it!
     
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  15. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

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    Good luck, Charlie! It's a nice looking razor. Threads like this make me thankful that I haven't been bitten by the str8rzr bug.
     
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  16. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Rich. I've been playing around with a Feather AC shavette over the past few weeks, and I've enjoyed (survived) it.

    Why don't you come over and join the 30 day focus crew for December? I'd enjoy seeing your daily setups and learning from you. There's even some shenanigans in case you're interested.

    I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. A pack of dogs got our turkey again this year, but otherwise mine was great!
     
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  17. pvtbanks

    pvtbanks Corners First

    A pack of dogs!?

    Again!?
     
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  18. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    I can't wait to see it! Keep us posted.
     
  19. pvtbanks

    pvtbanks Corners First

    PM sent!
     
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  20. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    Agree, not helping.
     
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