gcgallant

Sadly, yes. I’ve known for a long time that typical razor bevel angles fall between 15 and 20 degrees. I tinkered with this, myself, a couple of years ago. I reduced the spine width on my Gold Dollar to change the sharpened bevel angle from just over 20 degrees to 18 degrees. Took a long time. The feel of the razor improved considerably.

I posted it here and here. I did a honing video too. No real glamour shots, though, and at 7/8 it is the favorite of my 3 TIs.

This modern 14 is really on par with the Fili, Frio, and Henckels originals

I think it is all about geometry. I measured the bevel angle on the Gen 1 Fili, River Razors 14, Koraat 14-2.0, and Frio 14. All razors have bevel angles at ~15.5 degrees. I have measured other hollow ground razors that I have and none, except my cherished MK 31 Söderfors Extra Specialstål, have bevel angles equal to or less than this. The "better shaving" razors are all close though. Sadly, my River Razors 6/8 has a bevel angle of 19.2 degrees.

October 9, 2024

• Brush: Elite Razor Honduran Rosewood Burl 24mm HMW Fan

• Razor: Thiers Issard Le Transatlantic 7/8" Full Hollow Round Point

• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Sandalwood - Soap

• Aftershave: Barrister and Mann - Sandalwood - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Very cool razor!

October 8, 2024

• Brush: Wald Nimbus Chryselephantine 29mm A1 Fan

• Razor: Red Imp 5/8" Near Wedge

• Lather: Mäurer and Wirtz - Tabac - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

• Aftershave: Mäurer & Wirtz - Tabac - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

October 7, 2024

• Brush: Wald Stratos Haunter 29mm A1

• Razor: Iwasaki 13/16" Full Hollow Square Point Tamahagane

• Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

• Aftershave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Aftershave

• Fragrance: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Roman Spice - Eau de Toilette

• Talc: Yardley Classic
   
  2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

I missed that completely, but there are many reasons I shouldn't have. I guess cognitive decline is really a thing :/

I don't know. K.W Marx?

October 6, 2024

• Brush: Chisel & Hound Gulf Short 26mm V22 Fanchurian

• Razor: River Razors 6/8 3/4 Hollow

• Lather: Wholly Kaw - PasteurVision - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

• Aftershave: Gentleman's Nod - Tusitala - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

October 5, 2024

• Brush: Chisel & Hound Lost Nativ 26mm Fanchurian V13

• Razor: F.W. Engels Chas R. Coates & Sons 6/8 Full Hollow

• Lather: Noble Otter - Thé Noir et Vanille - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Rose - Toner

• Aftershave: Noble Otter - Thé Noir et Vanille - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

This was a test shave of this F.W. Engels razor. The Jnat edge on this came out stunningly good, and the whole experience was enhanced by the wonderfulness that is Thé Noir et Vanille.

October 4, 2024

• Brush: Wild West Brushworks Blue Space 26mm Cashmere

• Razor: River Razors 6/8 3/4 Hollow

• Lather: Catie's Bubbles - Blugère - Soap

• Toner: Thayers - Lavender - Toner

• Aftershave: Catie's Bubbles - Blugère - Aftershave

2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.

Very nice shave today; enjoying the scent of Blugère and the Premium soap base.