Thread: thiers issard grim razor legit?

I can't believe that anyone is taking those computer generated images seriously. It's obvious that it is not a real razor so why the debate?

The other issue is why Thiers Issard have done nothing to stop the infringement of their name. They are a reputable company who make good quality razors so I can't understand why they would allow their name to be linked to this.

Originally Posted by Big Red

I wouldn't mind spending time each morning with a "Bambi"


I like the blade, barber's notch and shoulderless. The etching seemed cooler when I was drinking, it still isn't bad. If somebody could point me to the same blade features for less and from a more reputable place I'd appreciate it. I used my 5/8 cmon this morning and just prefer 6-7/8.

Are TI razors no good? somebody said they're the same as Gold Dollar? that doesn't sound like a $1xx dollar to me. I have an itch for a new razor don't want to have junk.

Red

Thiers-Issard are wonderful razors, one of the oldest manufacturers still making blades.

I have 3 and they all give silky shaves, I have one 5/8th and two 6/8th.

This is my latest, made from an approx 100 year old blank, the Wolf and Sheep:

Originally Posted by BobH

The link went directly to the the 7/8 TI stamped razor and my comments were for that one. I had another search and took a gander at the Grim branded razors and would also be a little leery of those.

This is the closest match that I could find to the linked 7/8 TI razor from a Canadian retailer Thiers Issard Singing Straight Razor 6/8", Faux Tortoise Scales | Fendrihan Shaving Store . It is one size smaller and has the less expensive round tip and yet is more than the linked 7/8 TI razor. Yea, the pricing does make you wonder.

Bob

Here's a TI 7/8 Chopper, looks like a really nice blade:

Thiers-Issard 7/8 Straight Razor w/Green Stamina Scales

Originally Posted by Big Red

I wouldn't mind spending time each morning with a "Bambi"


I like the blade, barber's notch and shoulderless. The etching seemed cooler when I was drinking, it still isn't bad. If somebody could point me to the same blade features for less and from a more reputable place I'd appreciate it. I used my 5/8 cmon this morning and just prefer 6-7/8.

Are TI razors no good? somebody said they're the same as Gold Dollar? that doesn't sound like a $1xx dollar to me. I have an itch for a new razor don't want to have junk.

Red

This thread seems to have generated a bit of confusion. The blade that you linked directly to in your first post appears to me to likely be a legit TI for the reasons I said. If you go further into the site itself to Straight Razors - "Grim Blades" Straight Razors - Grim Blades - Vintage Straight Razor there are razors etched with Grim Blades Made in the USA on the tang that I would find suspect if that is what others have referred to. They are not likely TI razors.

A TI razor is a very good razor from all reports and in no way does a Gold Dollar qualify to stand even in the TI's shadow. I do not think there have been any reports of any fake TIs showing up OTH I could be wrong.

Bob

Originally Posted by Phrank

Here's a TI 7/8 Chopper, looks like a really nice blade:

Thiers-Issard 7/8 Straight Razor w/Green Stamina Scales

Yea, quite the price difference too. Just another reason to be suspicious.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Yea, quite the price difference too. Just another reason to be suspicious.

Bob

Yes - just been some searching for the Blade Grim by TI and there's nothing except that one site...that's quite unusual...I always shop around to compare services, prices etc...and can find similar blades in most places, especially like TI's or Dovo's...nothing on this TI at all.

You're right BobH, this is definitely eye-brow raising????

Originally Posted by UKRob

I can't believe that anyone is taking those computer generated images seriously. It's obvious that it is not a real razor so why the debate?

The other issue is why Thiers Issard have done nothing to stop the infringement of their name. They are a reputable company who make good quality razors so I can't understand why they would allow their name to be linked to this.

Not being computer savvy I had not considered the possibility that the image was "obviously" computer generated and not an image of the real deal. Just another reason to shy away from it and the seller if true.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Not being computer savvy I had not considered the possibility that the image was "obviously" computer generated and not an image of the real deal. Just another reason to shy away from it and the seller if true.

Bob

Apparently one, maybe two, were ordered by B&B members and the concensus is that they are legit TIs. I expect you would be able to negotiate a good price with TI if you ordered enough from them, especially if they were old models with some faults that a bit of custom grinding personalisation took care of.

Dont think you can shave with computer generated images...

Regards,
Neil

Thank you Neil. I did a quick search and turns out the TI versions "may" warrant a second look after all.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Thank you Neil. I did a quick search and turns out the TI versions "may" warrant a second look after all.

Bob

I did a search and a member at the B&B ordered one and sent it back, forgive me if it's not allowed to post another forum link, but here is the thread, starting at page 2"

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...des-Grim/page2

Assuming this is the correct Grim blade we're talking about, but it seems to be...