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.

Congrats. Now the wait begins.

Very nice! This thread could cost me money

Thanks! They offer free shipping. Am I helping?

You are not!

I like this chopper one

I love the look of this Hydra!

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).

I thought you said next year!

Congrats! Very nice.

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

I like the way you think! I may be about to get another SR myself

Looks like you're getting several.

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

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.

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!

A pack of dogs!?

Again!?

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

PM sent!

Agree, not helping.