(This post was last modified: 12-13-2019, 11:11 AM by Starman.)
CK89,
Your Filarmonica 8/8 is quite the fine Axe indeed, A 7/8 Thiers Issard Spartacus is my go to.
If I remember correctly is your 1.55 a SS?
A De is certainly more convenient than a straight which is why it has been my mission to find the closest comparable shave to a straight from a De, Including modding razor geometry.
I have no doubt that a big gap Wr2 is easily the most comparable De razor to a straight, however, a mass produced De blade will always limit the ultimate smoothness/closeness achievable from a De.....
Your Filarmonica 8/8 is quite the fine Axe indeed, A 7/8 Thiers Issard Spartacus is my go to.
If I remember correctly is your 1.55 a SS?
A De is certainly more convenient than a straight which is why it has been my mission to find the closest comparable shave to a straight from a De, Including modding razor geometry.
I have no doubt that a big gap Wr2 is easily the most comparable De razor to a straight, however, a mass produced De blade will always limit the ultimate smoothness/closeness achievable from a De.....