Thread: Anyone heard of this company?

Has anyone heard of these guys? Anyone try their razors?
Products — Portland Razor Co.

I would contact them and start a conversation. It's not that much money but a chat will uncover a lot. First thing I would ask is " how much for 50 pieces and would the shipping still be within 5 days" :<0)

2nd question...What is the return policy.

Hmm, never heard of them. If you pull the trigger on one, let us know how it does.

I'm interested to hear whatever you find out about these.

My initial reaction is that they have slightly odd proportions. The tang is so wide relative to the blade, they almost look like larger razors that have a ton of hone wear. But that's just an aesthetic impression. I know nothing about these folks, but do remain hopeful that other new makers of quality gear will emerge.

Two things I'll note about the strop: first the leather surface *looks* pretty rough, although photos can obviously be deceiving. Second, If one wants to market a quality leather product with rivets like that, take the time to line up your rivets. A true craftsman would pay attention to details like that...

Interesting-Unusual designs and proportions on both scales and blades. I'd like to read some reviews.

I'm always willing to try something new in the realm of straight razors, but the way the leather on the "Deluxe Strop" looks makes me think they don't know much about straight razors.

I don't know what to make of that.

'The Hydra' blade is misspelled on the tang.

To me anonymity behind a newly sprung entity out of nowhere raises red flags. It's not very hard to uncover the person behind it, though - didn't tell me much, just few more red flags.

I find both the blade and the scales designs hideous, and the execution amateurish so I don't really have a personal interest in those products. But there are always people whose taste is opposite of mine, so somebody is bound to take the risk.

The signs that they are fairly clueless about razor shaving are all over the place - their descriptions repeat falsehoods that are propagated on the internet by clueless people.

Maybe it's just a very new company, but I find it a little odd that they only sell razors and strops. There is no soap or brushes etc etc, that hits an off note. We do have members in the area, perhaps someone knows someone that know something.

Originally Posted by Voidmonster

I don't know what to make of that.

'The Hydra' blade is misspelled on the tang.

Well spotted!