Thread: Hola

Originally Posted by Brian2

P.S. They don't let barbers use straight razors in Canada, or, at least I don't think they do - I've never seen one.

There's a shop here in Ottawa run by some old Italians that use straights on the back of the neck, as well as in shaves. Although it's been a long time since I went there (long waits) so I don't remember if they were using replaceable blades.

I just googled it, and yes, I am mistaken. They are legal in Canada, it's just that most don't do it anymore.

Originally Posted by Brian2

I got a Hart Steel 7/8. It's really a gorgeous razor.

Hart steel is very nice 7/8 straigh razor, 1/4 hollow, but it is not cheap. - 300$ for satin balde and plastic scale?

Look the new 7/8 Thiers-Issard, 1/4 hollow, C135 steel -65HRC and with mirror finish is 235 euro at Martin from Rasurpur.de. Scales are from black/blonde horn, bone, legal ivory, desert ironwood etc.

"Brand NEW - Thiers Issard 7/8 Horn and bookmatched Desert Ironwood - 1/4 hollow - Mirror Polish
This new 7/8 comes with a barber's notch and thumb rest and very classical black or blond horn scales or bookmatched and stunning beautiful desert ironwood scales. The blade has a 1/4 grind and a marvelous mirror polish.The upper and lower side of the shank has been serrated for a secure grip.
A very beautiful and gentle shaver which will shave even thick beard without any problem."