Gotta be new, not vintage Can't have anything disagreeable in the handle (no ivory, diamonds, gold, animal shells, etc.) cost is no factory, because Dr. Fitness' wallet is fat:happy102
Money is no object? I would buy something like this. http://www.straightrazordesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_39&products_id=561
Joe Chandler makes good NEW straight razors: http://www.straightrazordesigns.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8
What do you mean? Are you talking about comparing the difference in shaving with damascus steel against another particular steel to the difference between the price of a particular razor against the price of another particular razor? I have not shaved with a damascus steel razor - it seems to be generally agreed among those (on internet forums) who have shaved with damascus and other kinds of steel as well that the quality of honing is the non-shaver factor which determines the quality of the resulting shave rather than the steel itself
Some mighty pretty stuff here:http://www.shavingshop.com/index.php?maincat=8 Good razors and excellent service. (disclaimer: I have no interest in this business, I'm just a completely satisfied repeat customer). ________
Damascus steel is usually a much harder to get a good shave with. The folding of multiple levels of steel makes it easier to have a rough edge. The general believe: carbon steel easier to sharpen stainless steel, harder to sharpen longer edge retention. Damascus steel looks great, harder to get a smooth edge. These are general statements. Crom
I would get him a Filarmonica #13 DT and then have it rescaled... of course, I'm biased... but take a look at mine. I would certainly call it an heirloom item and it gives a great shave:
Money no object If money is no object then a Thiers Issard custom 7 day set in the burl elm box has got to be it ! Such beauty and and the best british steels.
It's too bad it's gotta be new, 'cause there are a lot of older blades out there that, when restored, are just as good as a new blade. But if your mind's made up, two of the more common and well-thought-of makers are Dovo and Thiers-Issard. You can find both at www.classicshaving.com or http://www.executive-shaving.co.uk.