A while ago, Portland Razor Co. made a short straight razor called the Sprite. Hart Steel made the Shorty, and I believe Brian Brown did, too. I thought about buying one a couple of years ago, but never did but the idea has resurfaced in my head. Unfortunately, I can't find anyone making them now. I realize they are a niche within a niche--but is anyone aware of any companies making short razors today? I've looked on the bay, and there are a few that are broken razors that have been cut down (but still on full size scales which is weird).
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Short razors
- Thread starter Bronco
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I can't help you but am curious why the interest in a short blade? Maybe I need one too but don't know it.
You can look for the Dubl Duck Dwarf, a fine razor with a great length. Stubby razors are fairly common as restored razors, if you look longe enough, you’ll find a nice one.
bluesman
Shave Enthusiast
I personally don't like short razors much. I think that they make it much easier for me to cut myself. With a short razor, when using the heel the toe is much closer to your face, when using the toe the heel is much closer, and when using the center both the heel and toe are close. Perhaps my problem is partly caused by my preference to square toes and heels.
When I first started using a straight, I wondered why they were so long. I think the above is part of the reason.
When I first started using a straight, I wondered why they were so long. I think the above is part of the reason.
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Many Japanese straights are shorties. They generally are all advertised on the bay by the biggest Japanese Vintage Razor vendor with rulers in the photos. I bought a lovely Tanifuji Airi that's a shorty. Makes shaving under my jaw much easier. It 's a silver steel and holds a lovely edge for quite some time.
