Thread: Reputable sites for buying straight razors

Wow, thanks for the suggestions and the feedback. You guys are quick.
As far as the aesthetic details, I'm not really sure. the one in this picture is what caught my eye - http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...JL._SX522_.jpg

I should however mention that the main purpose for the razor will be for touching up and grooming. After a bit more research I was wondering if 4/8'' would be a better choice for that. I fell in love with Thiers Issard's Le Petit de Francais (Black scales). Having a hard time finding one in stock someplace though. http://masterofshaves.com/images/41-...-275-PF-PN.jpg

Also, I'll update the profile - but I live in Portland Oregon.

I'll take a look at the suggested sites. Thanks again for the help

Originally Posted by Nannaki

I should however mention that the main purpose for the razor will be for touching up and grooming. After a bit more research I was wondering if 4/8'' would be a better choice for that. I fell in love with Thiers Issard's Le Petit de Francais (Black scales). Having a hard time finding one in stock someplace though.

If you are using to touch up like around the ears and neck line I would look to a sub 5/8 and one with a point like a square point for single hair picking if it came into need. That said the German maker Erbe makes some sub 5/8 razors that look great but I have never used one however.

IMO the best place to buy a straight razor is right here on this site, in the Classifieds. There are numerous Vintage razors for sale there, at half the price that are far better than a modern Theirs Issard. This is just my opinion though.

A 4/8" can be trickier to learn with due to finding the proper angle, but once you learn it it will be fine.

Originally Posted by Nannaki

I should however mention that the main purpose for the razor will be for touching up and grooming. After a bit more research I was wondering if 4/8'' would be a better choice for that. I fell in love with Thiers Issard's Le Petit de Francais (Black scales). Having a hard time finding one in stock someplace though. http://masterofshaves.com/images/41-...-275-PF-PN.jpg