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Hey, i'm new to this forum, and i was just wondering if anyone here has shopped at ClassicShaving.com? is it a trustworthy site or not? i'm thinking of buying the Thiers Issard Limited Edition Silverwing 5/8ths from them, so i'm just wondering if thats a good choice. also, has anyone shaved with a silverwing, is it good? and do ClassicShaving razors come shave ready?
Classicshaving is a good site. I haven't checked it out in a bit. It used to offer a honing service per fee.
It'll probably show up pretty sharp if you pay for it being honed. Enough that you'll be okay with a strop. Still, if you are new, most dulling occurs after the first shave and stropping (because it's done wrong) and not becase of the honing.
I don't recall ever using those razors. I have a preference for Dovo myself. Should be a good blade though.
Did you see this portion of the site?
http://www.classicshaving.com/Straig...g_Service.html
thank you (; and i actually haven't seen that portion of the site, i'm checking it out right now. thanks for the help :)
Yep, bought my Dovo from them. I allso had a knick taken out of a Henckels from thier honing service...Bought a travel srop to come to think of it....Pretty decent folks to deal with.. I would recommend them to anyone...
Hello, MortuusCruor;
Classic Shaving is a fine site. I have bought many items from them, including several Thiers-Issard razors. They are good people.
Regards,
Obie
They're a mom & pop outfit, couldn't be nicer!!!
Bob
I have been pleased with all my dealings with Classic Shaving.
They are a class act.
I have made numerous purchases from classicshaving, they are great folks. Beverly will do whatever she can to help you out. I have bought everything from strops to a Harner and Zowada razor from them.
I have one of the original Silverwings. If you get it make sure you get it professionally honed. The one I had did not come that way and it can be a real bear to hone. Once honed properly it's a great shaver.
Classic Shaving was the original on line shaving gear site and the original owner who has passed away was a member here. It's a great place to buy.
Thank you everyone :) you've all been very helpfull, i'm definitely going to buy a couple of things from them :)
i purchased my artist club razor from classic shaving and i try to purchase from them whenever i can.. as i'm a loyalist.. i will only stray if there is a must better price otherwhere or if it's simply not offered by classic.. a great retailer and highly recommended in my book..
also.. is otherwhere a word?.. i think it has a good ring to it.. sounds a bit more regal than elsewhere..
i have the silver wing and as some one mentioned they can be a little pain to hone as in getting the right edge and smooth edge . once you do they are A1 and the edge last well with good stroping
haha, i dont think it is :) but it does have a nice ring to it, you're right :P
They are a class act and very nice, and easy, to deal with. I purchase some of my items from them... :beer1:
Me Too!!!! I have had great service and quick response with Classic Shaving. They really know their stuff!
ummm.. i'm trying to order a whetstone from them, and i'm on the "payment methods" page. it says if you want to pay by money order (which i do) print this page and send along with payment to --------------- but then underneath that, and also on another page, it says if i want to pay via money order i need to submit it by email. so i clicked the link and its just for credit cards. i dont know what to do? i mean i'm not stupid or anything, it's just confusing.
Send Classicshaving en e-mail and ask what to do. I found the addressQuote:
Originally Posted by MortuusCruor
info@classicshaving.com
on their website.
thanks ^^ yeah i asked them yesterday after posting here, all i have to do is print the page out like i thought, thank god.
My opinion is that Classic Shaving.com is a good place to shop. I just bought a very nice Dovo 5/8 Buffalo Horn there, and it came pre-honed, shave-ready. You can order razors honed or not, your choice. Razor came very sharp, and on time. I have also used their sharpening service before on other razors, no complaints.
I know you said you are new to the forum. Are you new to straights? If so, that's kind of an expensive starter razor. I only say that because beginners often have accidents (like dropping them or dinging them against the sink) with their first razors.
sorry for the late reply, i kinda forgot about this post ^_^ yes, i am pretty new to straights, i've been shaving with one for about 2 months now, i think. also, i was thinking of buying the razor later on, maybe in a year or so.
Classic Shaving, from what I've heard is a good site to purchase shaving equipment from. As for the Silverwing Edition razor...If you're new to straight razor shaving, you indeed may want to make it a "special purchase" as in a Christmas or birthday present, imho.Quote:
Originally Posted by MortuusCruor
its a very good site, i recently purchased a 4k/8k norton waterstone, and a 7-razor case. and i was planning on making it a special purchase :) once i get better ofcourse.