Thread: Esbjerg Straight Razor?

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone has taken the plunge on the new Esbjerg straights at SRP. They're beautiful razors. I'm kind of drooling over the 8/8 French point in bicolor ebony. But before I drop that kind of money, I'd love to hear some first-hand accounts of the blades.

Thanks!

Kinda like any other blade , you buy it , use it then decide , everyone's taste is different heck you got guys who like Gol Dollars , but I wouldn't use them , but if it's not right I,m sure Don and Lynn will work it out for you. Tc

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

Kinda like any other blade , you buy it , use it then decide , everyone's taste is different heck you got guys who like Gol Dollars , but I wouldn't use them , but if it's not right I,m sure Don and Lynn will work it out for you. Tc

Very true, I have had great experience with SRD. If it wasn't a quality razor they wouldn't have it for sale. I have never returned anything to SRD but I really believe they are more interested in you getting what works best for you and having a great shave

Noticed them a few months back in the Vienna Esbjerg shop.

If memory serves me right, they manufactured in Austria for Esbjerg and while they were beautiful, prices put me off as I can get a custom-made Aust for substantially less.

In that price range, I would rather invest in a Mastro Livi - at least until a few buyers tell me that these razors are worth the price.


B.

I thought Aust just made production razors not custom? I guess I need to look at them again. Tc

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

I thought Aust just made production razors not custom? I guess I need to look at them again. Tc

I always found Mr. Aust open to requests when I had something in mind that wasn't listed on his website.

You can select Aust razors from a wide range of options, but if there is something you can't find just ask.
Worked for me more than once.


Good luck.


B.

I think I read that a member here called ulrik has been making some 6/8" + 8/8" razors for them. Have a look at his forum posts to check and see some of his stuff. Or I could just be completely imagining it.

Straight from the horse's mouth, or rather Esbjerg website:

'This straight razor is exclusively hand-made for us by Koraat-Knives. The roughly [sic] forged blade comes from Solingen.'

Originally Posted by Pithor

Straight from the horse's mouth, or rather Esbjerg website:

'This straight razor is exclusively hand-made for us by Koraat-Knives. The roughly [sic] forged blade comes from Solingen.'

If the blades are Koraat, I can certainly vouch for their quality. I have a Koraat 8/8 custom that is one hell of a razor and rivals ANYTHING in my collection.

It is funny that came up as I was looking at the pics of these razors last evening and noticed the turned "wedges" that look exactly like the one on my Koraat...which is the only other razor I have seen that has those.

Here is the wedge on my Koraat;

Hi Guys,

The fit and finish of these razors are wonderful! They are a heavy razor though, which for many is a very good thing. As far as shaving, maintaining and honing, they are definitely top notch!!

Have fun.