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First straight razor
I am getting a straight razor for the first time and I have been doing a ton of research into what razor I should get, I'm really leaning towards this Thiers-Issard SING-5/8-188-BO I was wondering if I get some thoughts on this razor, is it a good razor to start with? Thanks!
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Looks like a fine razor. Have you ever used a straight or shavette? If not it should be OK. Just be aware of the tip which can bite on newbies due to lack of experience. I actually started decades ago with razors from garage sales. Taught myself to hone. Even today we experienced users make a mistake and the razor wins. Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
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I'm sure that you'll be happy with the quality of that 5/8 blade but for the record, I have seen 2 new TI razors with major blade warp. Sweet stuff with a great reputation but unfortunately I'm spooked!
Have you considered J.A. Henckels, Boker, Wacker or Revisor? These are some of my recommendations to someone looking for a high quality razor at an affordable price. If you need some websites to check out, just ask!
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Good suggestions above. Another name to add to the list to consider is Ralf Aust. While I don't have first-hand experience with them, they have a growing reputation amongst buyers of new razors.
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Nice. Good luck and take it slow. I have a Thiers-Issard and I enjoy shaving with it. Welcome to SRP.
Mike
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Definitely a quality razor. Would suggest something cheaper with rounder ends for a beginner. The rounder ends mean less likely hood of cutting yourself and cheaper as beginners tend to drop, chip, etc to their first razor.
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Thanks you all for your comments I really appreciate it!
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Revisors also a very reasonable price if bought from their own site, not done myself but had a good look. Believe also little cheaper than marked price if not in germany, though please don't quote me on that.
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Make sure it is "shave ready"... truly shave ready. Not all razors are prepared to shave from the vendor.
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In my eyes you cant do nothing wrong with this Razor, i have/had some similar and about three with the No.188 Mark on it (i guess that the Stock No. Means 5/8" Size, 188 Blanket, Bocote, the Spartacus Etching is only a TM, nearly the same Razor with round Head was avaible as Loup et Belier and without Etching). If its really the same i had the chance to use it will be (if proper sharpened) a very good Razor, possibly with a more rigid Blade than the modern Solingen Razors use to have, good for stiffer beard if you ask me.