Thread: Razors from Pakistan

So i was approached by a gent that said he makes custom razors out of Pakistan... He seems like a nice guy and it was on the classic shave fb page... Below is his message and some pics... Has anybody purchase or knows anything about his products... I am curious!? Would they make good gifts!? Anything...
Hi,
This is Muhammad Adnan From Maclura Surgical Sialkot Pakistan.
Sir here are attached pictures of my straight razors
please check it out. and inform me which one you need .
the only difference is of handle material which you like to be used please send its pictures and material name like Horn, Plastic or Wooden handles. If you want any other design or style then please send your pictures We can make any design any style according to customers demands.
Our razors are made of fine quality material and has excellent result.
My razors has flawless quality
durable an low costing.
Please send us your inquiry for more details and prices.
Looking forward to hear from you soon.
Regards:
Muhammad Adnan
CEO: Maclura Surgical Sialkot Pakistan.
Email:[email protected]
Mobile: +92-300-6129770

No ,,never seen one before, not familiar with Muhammad, but I've only been here 3 years.
I have limited time & resources like most people, so when I indulge in the hobbies that I like, I stick to reputable vendors that I know. I learn of reputable vendors by listening to the advice & reviews of members on SRP. Since I've never heard of Muhammad & his razor skills here before & based on the pictures provided,,,I'll have to pass on these razors.

As far as purchasing them as a gift to someone, well,,I would not give one of them to a new straight razor member because the razors might not be any good & the new guy gets a bad experience right from the start.

If they interest you & you have the money to spare, then I suggest you get one & give us a good review on it's performance.

or,,

Get one & give it to one of the veteran members here for them to review & return to you when the review is over.

I personally would not buy one.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

No ,,never seen one before, not familiar with Muhammad, but I've only been here 3 years.
I have limited time & resources like most people, so when I indulge in the hobbies that I like, I stick to reputable vendors that I know. I learn of reputable vendors by listening to the advice & reviews of members on SRP. Since I've never heard of Muhammad & his razor skills here before & based on the pictures provided,,,I'll have to pass on these razors.

As far as purchasing them as a gift to someone, well,,I would not give one of them to a new straight razor member because the razors might not be any good & the new guy gets a bad experience right from the start.

If they interest you & you have the money to spare, then I suggest you get one & give us a good review on it's performance.

or,,

Get one & give it to one of the veteran members here for them to review & return to you when the review is over.

I completely understand your point... I have over a dozer vintage razors in my rotation ... I was just wondering if this is legit ... And somebody knows him... Who knows... He might be the next levi... Well not so much ... I am just curious. ..

I have been struggling as to how to reply... I figure since Hirlau did such a fine job of being pleasant, I'll just be out with it. Pakistani razors have never done right by me. And that's putting it mildly!

BUT! I am but one data point. They are cheep, so its not like you couldn't just give it a go.

IMHO, Pakistan razor wouldn't make a good letter opener.................

I'll bite…I'm curious as to why/how he approached you and what exactly makes these razors custom?
I HIGHLY doubt he's the next Livi..lol

I've never been able to get a decent edge on a razor from Pakistan. I guess there's always a first time.

Originally Posted by Catrentshaving

I'll bite…I'm curious as to why/how he approached you and what exactly makes these razors custom?
I HIGHLY doubt he's the next Livi..lol

I appreciate all you guys input... Muhammed approach me in facebook in the classic shave page... Alot of the of the guys here follow that page... We jumped in a conversation we were having about biskmarks and other nice razors... He said he made custom razors and ask if i was interested... So i told him to pm me... I am up for the next challenge and thats why curiosity is getting the best of me... I am new compared to everyone here of course and i like to take you all input in stuff... So far ive learned alot here... And i keep learning... I went from shaving with shavettes to now having a dozen razors in my rotation... All minus 2 restored by hand by me... I am now on the custom building scales craze... Lol... I guess i am looking for an excuse to buy my next project... Even thou i have 10 razors waiting for rescale! Lol! I will let you all know if i decide to experiment with these Pakistanian unknown razors

I only have 1 experience with a pakistani razor. It sits in my 'razor junk' drawer and I use it to cut tape for honing. I run it across a barbers hone from time to time to keep it sharp enough to cut said tape. The edge feels like aluminum foil

Chris