I see you’re giving the Fili and the Böker a rest. Can’t go wrong with a Koraat. The Sparschweinchen is one of the best deals going. All of the Koraat blade quality and none of the custom razor price. I’m surprised I don’t see more of these in SOTDs.
That’s a really good point. There are quite a few flying around on the sub, and indeed, they should get more use, given how good they are. I wonder whether it’s one of those price anchoring situations, where it acts as “the cheap one” that justifies quickly getting a fancier one and relegating the Schweinchen to the drawer? I know I’ve been tempted to do that 😅
I reach for the two custom-made ones more than the one I did not specify.
Do you see much/any difference in shaving quality or feeling between the piggy and the 14-2 version?
I’m thinking about getting in the next year or so a Koraat, and I’m wondering about whether it’s worth spending more for the 14-2. The thing is that I find the scales of the Spaarschweinchen rather ugly (at least on photos), and I’m afraid I might be superficial enough to let that interfere with my enjoyment.
I don’t own the piggy. I have a 7/8 near wedge, a 6/8 full hollow custom, and a 14-2.0. They all feel differently in-hand, but shave equally well. The 14-2.0 is, well, magic, though [hint: @[email protected] 🙂]. I don’t mind the looks of the piggy, but I completely understand your point of view.
I’m afraid I might be superficial enough to let that interfere with my enjoyment.
If you want to find out before you buy one, I’d be happy to loan you my Schweinchen.
I’m wondering about whether it’s worth spending more for the 14-2
I don’t have a 14-2, but if it’s anything like a 14, and @gcgallant’s makes me think it is, then it’ll be a very different rescue than the thick Sheffield grind Schweinchen.
what happens if I transform your razor into a smoking piece of rust?
That would be less than ideal 😅
But since you already have straights that haven’t autocombusted spontaneously, I think I’m taking a very small risk here. All I’d ask you to do is sending it back in registered mail.
If your offer is still open, I would gladly accept it. If I ruin your razor, I’ll buy you another one. And I will send it back in whichever way you like.
Oh, and yes, I’m giving them a rest. I’ve already broken the “one straight” part of the “Sample Straightember: One Straight, Thirty Samples” tag line when the Böker arrived, so why not stray further :)
Any chance you just refreshed that edge? My approach has been new (as in new to me, and unused before September) straight razor, or previously used straight with a refreshed edge. [Bringing back the Dovo Bismarck today. Same model you have. I’ll post as soon as I can sit in front of a computer.]
Sparschweinchen++;
I see you’re giving the Fili and the Böker a rest. Can’t go wrong with a Koraat. The Sparschweinchen is one of the best deals going. All of the Koraat blade quality and none of the custom razor price. I’m surprised I don’t see more of these in SOTDs.
That’s a really good point. There are quite a few flying around on the sub, and indeed, they should get more use, given how good they are. I wonder whether it’s one of those price anchoring situations, where it acts as “the cheap one” that justifies quickly getting a fancier one and relegating the Schweinchen to the drawer? I know I’ve been tempted to do that 😅
That makes sense. Of the three I have [I know. I’m out of control] I reach for the two custom-made ones more than the one I did not specify.
Do you see much/any difference in shaving quality or feeling between the piggy and the 14-2 version?
I’m thinking about getting in the next year or so a Koraat, and I’m wondering about whether it’s worth spending more for the 14-2. The thing is that I find the scales of the Spaarschweinchen rather ugly (at least on photos), and I’m afraid I might be superficial enough to let that interfere with my enjoyment.
I don’t own the piggy. I have a 7/8 near wedge, a 6/8 full hollow custom, and a 14-2.0. They all feel differently in-hand, but shave equally well. The 14-2.0 is, well, magic, though [hint: @[email protected] 🙂]. I don’t mind the looks of the piggy, but I completely understand your point of view.
Beautiful razors, all of those!
That’s no wonder: it has the power of the ice-age! 🦣🦣
Mammoth ivory razor scales are a needless expense … until you have them :)
They are obviously better than camel bone scales - though probably not quite as cool as fossil dinosaur bone scales 😁
Loud and clear😅
If you want to find out before you buy one, I’d be happy to loan you my Schweinchen.
I don’t have a 14-2, but if it’s anything like a 14, and @gcgallant’s makes me think it is, then it’ll be a very different rescue than the thick Sheffield grind Schweinchen.
I’m at the same time tempted and terrified: what happens if I transform your razor into a smoking piece of rust?
Let me think about it 🙏
That would be less than ideal 😅
But since you already have straights that haven’t autocombusted spontaneously, I think I’m taking a very small risk here. All I’d ask you to do is sending it back in registered mail.
Of course
If your offer is still open, I would gladly accept it. If I ruin your razor, I’ll buy you another one. And I will send it back in whichever way you like.
Hi, yes, the offer still stands 🙂
I’ve refreshed the edge for you and it’s ready to go.
Oh, and yes, I’m giving them a rest. I’ve already broken the “one straight” part of the “Sample Straightember: One Straight, Thirty Samples” tag line when the Böker arrived, so why not stray further :)
Any chance you just refreshed that edge? My approach has been new (as in new to me, and unused before September) straight razor, or previously used straight with a refreshed edge. [Bringing back the Dovo Bismarck today. Same model you have. I’ll post as soon as I can sit in front of a computer.]
Nope, nothing new about this one. I just felt like using the piggy today, and it was a good decision 😊