Thread: Hart Steel Razors?

Originally Posted by ace

Aesthetics are very much in the eye of the beholder.

I really REALLY agree. What is more, I feel that it is unbecoming of a gentleman to speak ill of another man's choice. Just my 2 cents....

Originally Posted by unit

I really REALLY agree. What is more, I feel that it is unbecoming of a gentleman to speak ill of another man's choice. Just my 2 cents....

Whoa, wait one. Opinions were called for and were give. I own many round point razors, though not a Hart brand, and would and did not take offense. It is only just a razor after all.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Whoa, wait one. Opinions were called for and were give. I own many round point razors, though not a Hart brand, and would and did not take offense. It is only just a razor after all.

Bob

I did not take offense either.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

I have a Hart 7/8 square tip. It's a nice razor but if I were in the market for something new and willing to spend that much, I'd look at Theirs Issard. My Hart was a bitch to hone. In the end I used three layers of tape before it finally held a good edge. The one observation gssixgun mentioned about them being potentially chippy and harsh is correct. I enjoy a heavier grind so I do like that about the razor. And although they appear blunt in their design they feel very natural in your hand. But if I were to spend the money, I'd still opt for a TI. I simply prefer the edges, the feel, and the shaves I get from the half hollow TI.

I agree with a lot of these points.

While I don't have a Hart, nor have ever gotten the chance to use one, I find they look extremely boring...ESPECIALLY for the price. For that price, I could indeed get a TI that would shave just as well and have more aesthetic choice than just picking which scales you want.

The main point that keeps me from wanting a Hart is the fact that for $100 more, I can get a custom razor and have it be exactly what I want in every way.
I don't see what's so special about them...yeah it's American made...big deal, so is a Robert Williams or a Brian Brown.
Any of the positive points that Glen brought up can be replicated by any custom razor maker.

Again, this is all the opinion and logic of someone who's never even held a Hart razor...so take it with a grain of salt!

I don't own one but have honed many as well. I find their look very cool in a minimist kind of way. As GS said, the steel can be temperamental but when honed correctly they are awesome.

Who knows, maybe I'm missing out

Now, if they forged their razors from meteorites...THAT would be something to add to the collection!

Reply to Unit’s Pics -

Really good-looking scales. What are they made from - some kind of spalted wood?

BTW, very handsome brush too. Did you make the handle?

Nice, attractive set, both of them are great looking.

The Hart came in Saturday's mail and I shaved with it Sunday.

Pros: Well executed work. The edge was truly "shave ready." I gave it a light stropping and never looked back.

Cons: The scales are thick and chunky. The square cross section takes some getting used to. I may take the outside corner down to make it more comfortable to hold.

Overall: I'm quite pleased with it. It's a BIG razor and it does take some getting used to. However, I found it easy to control.

Post some pics!

Sweet razors that arrive shave ready. When it is time to hone, one layer of tape and it is a breeze. I have a 6/8 and 7/8 square point. They add nice depth to my choice of users.