A very good looking razor! Though for my taste the tang is a bit small (same basic design as TI).
Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - November 07, 2023
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
November 7, 2023 Bleu Teusday
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Brush: Elite Razor Neo-resinate 26mm Mother Lode
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Razor: River Razor 14 8/8" Full Hollow (Straight Shave 372)
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Lather: Stirling Soap Co. - Deep Blue Sea - Soap
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Post Shave: Stirling Soap Co. - Deep Blue Sea - Aftershave
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Post Shave: Thayers - Cucumber - Toner
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Fragrance: Chanel Bleu de Chanel
Another “14” style razor. This one is a River Razor fabriqué en France. I became aware of this maker (Boris) a number of months ago via (you guessed it) YouTube and decided to look into his razors. I procrastinated. Then, DrMatt357 (YT again) released a video in which he suggests this might be the best razor ever. Yeah, I thought it was a stunt, but I contacted Boris with some questions. After a bit of discussion I ordered the razor you see in the photo.
Is it the best razor ever? Well, it is very good. I have three other razors in the form factor, though, and they are also very good. Today’s shave was with the “factory” edge. It was very comfortable, but for me to compare properly, I’ll need to put my own edge on this razor. It doesn’t really matter which one is best, though. Having any razor that shaves this well is a joy.
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
Actually, the tang is quite large. Much larger than the one on a Filarmónica 14. It is a trick of the camera angle.
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
Ou, làlà!
That thing looks splendide, magnifque!
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
Merci! It begs the question, though, are there any “14” style razors that aren’t superbe?
djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social 10 months ago
🤔 if there is, we will find it eventually 😅