My new Carl Rader 4/8

adam51980 · Post by **adam51980** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:02 pm

I just picked up a new 4/8 Carl Rader. I honed and stropped it tonight and it passes the HHT without much trouble. I have not gotten to shave with it yet but I think I am really going to like it. Testing the razor out, it has a very, very thin blade and therefore has a tinny sound to it when cutting through hair. The acoustics are pretty cool on this one. Anyhow I will report back once I shave with it.

dada · Post by **dada** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:09 pm

These look like the real vintage wood scales - love them! Also like the anchor

Tell us how it shaves

Cheers
Ivo

Padron · Post by **Padron** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:55 pm

Wow,

Looks great, congrats!

SirCur · Post by **SirCur** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:13 am

Adam, looks great! I'm curious whether the smaller size makes it easier to use - perhaps a bit more maneuverable in some places - is this true?

Best ... Steve

adam51980 · Post by **adam51980** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:20 am

SirCur wrote:Adam, looks great! I'm curious whether the smaller size makes it easier to use - perhaps a bit more maneuverable in some places - is this true?

Best ... Steve

I use a Tosuke and a Feather Straight razor which both have pretty small heads. I like them and think that they are very easy to maneuver. I tried a 6/8 wade butcher and it scared me a bit when it came to shaving certain spots. However YMMV.

adam51980 · Post by **adam51980** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 7:11 pm

I had my first shave with the Carl Rader. The shave that I ended up with was relatively smooth but the razor needs more work as it pulled a bit. I do like the size of the razor. It is very nimble and maneuverable. Once I get it fully honed I think it will be quite a shaver.