Thread: SRP Special Edition Razors

I've used them maybe 5 times in the past, and placed an order with them yesterday. They've always been pretty fast to ship, and items are well packed. Only issue really is if it gets held up by customs which can add a bit of extra delay to the delivery.

Their returns service is very good too. I had a TI which arrived with a cracked scale and they approved the return really fast, and refunded me as soon as they received it at their end.

Good bunch of people.

Well this is all very interesting: the TI is the other thing I've been considering , although I am going to try and get one from France when I'm over there. Failing that, I'm going to need to make a serious decision: TI or SRP razor from ClassicShaving!

Thanks for the advice re: the returns though.

The SRP razor's are unique. This was a limited edition run and each razor has a serial number.I believe that only 250 were made. I have three of them. One I use and two are for long term investment. It takes a wile to "dial them in" so I would strongley suggest that you have Lynn hone it for you. He has the most experience with the SRP razors of anyone on this forum.

Hope this helps,

Thanks! Very helpful indeed!

Originally Posted by rum

Well this is all very interesting: the TI is the other thing I've been considering , although I am going to try and get one from France when I'm over there. Failing that, I'm going to need to make a serious decision: TI or SRP razor from ClassicShaving!

Thanks for the advice re: the returns though.

I have 2 of them, same idea as Randy, one is a "user" the other one is still in its original packaging.
BTW you did know the SRP razor is a TI, right?
I wonder, has anyone considered getting another forum razor going (or have I just missed the thread?) I know when the original SRP razor came out I believe Dovo and TI were both considered, with TI winning the popularity contest at the time. Now, I think Dovos have gained in popularity.
Either way, whichever you pick should treat you well, but if you can get the forum razor, that's something not everyone else can get.
Something to think about.
John P.

At $159 the SRP razor is only $10 more than a generic mass-produced (but still very nice) 6/8 TI like this one:

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...13/1367983.htm

Considering it's a limited run, and the steel is a very good one, it's pretty good value and an easy choice IMO. Also, personally I prefer the discrete etching on the blade to the more gaudy "Loup et Bellier" badge on generic TI's.

Thanks, guys. It's looking like it will be the SRP special edition. I am looking for a wooden-handled, 6/8 TI (only ever used 5/8 and never owned a TI). Seems to fit the bill quite well and it also comes in a pretty cool leather case as well. It's a 'singing' razor as well so that makes it even more worthwhile. I will be adding it to my collection and will use it as well. No doubt it will be heading Lynn's way for honing. By the way, is this a Carbon steel one?

I just reconsidered and changed my order to have it sent via Lynn, he did a great job on the one I had before.

Don't forget when you order the SRP razor you need to quote your SRP username in the "Company" section of the order form, Classicshaving only sell these to SRP members.

Not 100% sure about the steel, I think it's 'silver steel' but I can't remember if that's carbon or SS.

If you're interested http://www.shaving-and-razor-shop.com/ has a cool video showing TI razors being made, you can download it here.

http://www.shaving-and-razor-shop.co...-Issard768.wmv

Thanks, steelfroge. I actually found that clip by accident earlier this week whilst looking at Belgian coticules. It's an awsome clip.

[quote=rum;89291]No doubt when my Nagura stone arrives, I should be in a position to hone one myself from scratch.[quote]

England needs a honemeister!!!