Time for the Hart owners to sound-off!
This is not a glee club - so no gold wash, no fancy workbacks, no exotic scales. But strictly for those own the black rifle of the razor world - the only American made production razor!
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Time for the Hart owners to sound-off!
This is not a glee club - so no gold wash, no fancy workbacks, no exotic scales. But strictly for those own the black rifle of the razor world - the only American made production razor!
maybe try a new name.
aside from the wrestler, there is a junior hockey team, the Calgary Hitmen, that happen to be co-owned by wrestler Bret Hart.
Thus Hart's Hitmen.
Maybe we could honor Al Pacino and call it the Hart HooHaw (Scent of a Woman)
I own one and I like it!
Mine was made by TV.
I reviewed it here:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...eel-razor.html
-Rob
I couldn't be happier with mine. Not fancy but excellent shaves.
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I also own one and I love it! :)
Mine was made by BG with black scales.
I will soon get one more with white scales.
I will post a picture of it soon.
Bambos
I bought my first Hart a couple of months ago and couldn't be happier. I have 8 different razors in the stable but keep coming back to the 1/4 wedge. It is the only one that really handles a tough beard like mine.
Hope to soon to be a Hart Steel owner, however, waiting for one with jimps that is supposed to be out late this summer.
I own Two of them one by TV and the other by BG they both are GREAT I wouldn't think of getting rid of them. Does anyone knowif TV & BG are the only two making the Razors. It's the American Whisker Melter
I own one too and I very like it!
Mine was made by BG.
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Just got one in today.
I have two Hart razors. The first is a 6/8, polished, round, with jimps and black scales. I liked it so much that I bought a 6/8, satin, round, with black scales.
I love them both. They easily hold their own with any of my top razors (6/8 Thiers-Issard Le Grelot, 13/16 J. A. Henckels 72 1/2, 5/8 Dovo Prima Klang, and 6/8 Revisor Prima Solingen 6-0029.
You can't go wrong with a Hart!
Hello, I purchased a Hart for my first shave, and it is absolutely wonderful. Mine was made by "JA"
I have a round point by BG. I've stropped it but have yet to shave with it.
I now own 4 of these great Razors 2 6/8 square point a BG and a TV, also a polished round point by TV and 1 7/8 square point by BG I really like these razors and will keep buying as long as they keep coming out with different styles.
I have had a couple of Hart razors and love the 7/8 Square Point. At the time of writing this there are some
special release Hart razors on Classic Shaving website. A dropdown menu from their straight razors link on the left side of the home page reveal 4 special edition razors. I am thinking these are the MG steel TZ talked about
Hart beginning to use.
I've yet to try a Hart, though I will one of these day, when the wallet is as willing as the spirit. I'd be very tempted by that notch point .... so called .... I don't call that a notch point but YMMV ..... but jimpless ? Anyway, I love jimps. The details on the page note that those 'special' editions are made with 01 steel.
Love the one I have and BG was also the maker of mine. Excellent shaver. Nice and simple and functional and AMERICAN made !
I have a 7/8 square point polished with Cocobolo scales it's an amazing razor.
Hart Razors are the Harley Davidson of straight razors.
Love, Love, Love my Hart BG 6/8" Round point in Cocobolo Its got such a nice thick heavy feel. And cuts like the devil.
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My 6/8 Hart with a square nose, satin finish, and rosewood handles has given a smooth shave since day one.
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I still need a decent crop of photos, but I'm loving my 7/8 polished in Ebony.
It's beautifully understated and all business!
As an interesting note...I ordered a 6/8, the box says 6/8, but the razor measures a solid 7/8;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUjLwKEIXHM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I just joined the club. What a great razor!
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7/8 Square Satin Ebony.
Baxter of California "Not a Replica" 6/8 Hart Steel w/ Cocobolo Scales.
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Im in: 7/8 square, polished, cocobolo
Mike
I'm also looking at the 7/8 square. Haven't made up my mind whether I want it polished or satin finish, or what type of scales. However, since it appears to be extremely easy to change out the scales, I may just buy another set of scales along with my razor. How is it shaving, for you?
The shaves are amazing. The size was intimidating at first and i was afraid of the square point. I was used to a dovo bq 5/8, and i only been using a straight for 4 months. But i liked it right away. I prefer the heavier weight of the hart and did not slashed my face. I will keep the dovo only as a spare. I shave almost daily with the hart and no need to touch ups with a de or anything.
I hear you. The Hart square is a really easy razor to use. I have a round also. I have a hard time with conflict over the Hart Round toe...
It shaves like a dream, the round toe cuts the sharpened length down a bit and the result is a nimble blade that is VERY forgiving and gets into the depressions in my neck like only a smiling blade can (or a stubby). Really it is one of my top performing blades....but I do not care for the looks of the round toe, and therefore rarely use it.
How ridiculous is that?
I'm a couple months late to joining as I got this one last year. 7/8 square in cocobolo.
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Well, I finally broke down and bought a Hart 7/8 square point, satin finish, cocobolo scales. I love it. I'm finding the heavier blade really makes a difference, for me. Nice to buy a quality American made product, for a change.
I gotta' get me one of these Hart's.
I have 7 of these GREAT razors these are the only thing I shave with, say what you want, but I like them some do and some don't everyone is different I have never had one that would not shave great out of the box and the big thing they are made in the USA not to say I do have about 45 vintage razors but I like my Hart Steels. This is just me to each his own as to how they feel.
Just received my Hart Steel razor. This one is made by JA. Here are some stats...
Hart Steel, 5/8ths Round Point, Quarter Hollow Ground, O-1 Tool Steel (0.9% carbon content placing it in the high carbon steel category), walnut scales, bottom-only jimps, stamped with the Hart Steel logo and "Made in USA" on the shank. This particular one was made by JA. Place of manufacture: USA.
Very plain and simple...nothing fancy. I'm sure it's going to be a great razor. The blade was still covered with the oil used to protect it during shipping. Enjoy...
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It has been a while. I shaved with this one today. T'Was a good experience.
Hey Bambos, bearing our exchange rate, what are you paying for a nice HART. They have just appeared on Australian retail sites starting at $375 AUD...whats that nearly 200 quid....seems a lot, when I can get new 6/8 dovo's for less than 100 quid. It may be a NICE razor, but nearly $400 aud, I'd buy Thiers Issard sparticus, and have enough left for a polish! What's a good price for this brand. We could be dudded by retailers here and that retailer for those interested it is 'Shaver Hut' in Australia. They are between $350 & $400 AUD. It's fair to say that in the SRP they have a following. Are they twice as good as a Dovo Bismarck 6/8? I take on board the opinions of members of this site. But A Dovo 6/8 bismarck at $174.00 in OZ, half the price of the cheapest Hart. If they are twice the quality, and good value as opposed to Dovo, Thiers Issard, then I am listening. I am so happy for Hart users, but would you pay over $400 for an entry level razor, thats what Shaver Hut charge Ozzies. I'd love to try a hart, but I won't pay a price that is clearly double razors imported from Europe. My assessment of Razors, Quality, functionality and value rule my decision. I can't see value in paying double. Easy question? Is a hart twice as good as any dovo. If not why should we pay double. Sorry guys in the US, but we here get stuffed by our retailers.
It's a good razor, but I don't think the US$300 I paid for my 7/8 polished square point, was worth it. I think a fair price point would be about $200. I'm keeping mine but wouldn't buy another, at new prices. That's close enough to custom prices to be hard to justify a production razor that I received with an inadequate to me "shave ready, Escher finished" edge, and sloppy finish on the Koa sales that I needed to sand clean
Here's my Hart.
A 7/8 Polished Square Point with Pearlex scales. My example was completely shave ready, and perfect in every way. I once felt that the Harts were a wee bit overpriced, but after receiving mine, I have to back off on that assessment.
IMHO, a beautiful razor, and an absolute shaving "machine!"
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Main and only thing is that you get a top shave from your razor. That it holds an edge, which should be little trouble getting shave ready. A prior quote compared cups of tea. Great comparison, assuming tea is a razor. I'm sure Harts are a nice shave, but 20 bucks for a cup of tea? As far as a comparison in Australia goes. If you are happy to pay top dollar, then all power to you and enjoy your shaver. I have a fair few razors, some are naturally good, others need coaxing, some vintage, some brand new. for $375 for a hart it would want to be better than average. Fair enough?