Thread: Hart Custom

Yes sir, you are correct. I have honed over a dozen of them (Hart razors, but never a 5/8) and they will handle a 30K edge & hold it...very few razors can take that claim. I no longer have a 30K due to the very low numbers of razors that can handle that super fine edge.

Most people who hone prefer their own edges, so no matter if a top honer sent them a razor in a blind test...they would still prefer to "touch up" the razor to their liking.

Originally Posted by BobH

Yes but did they hone up well and take a good edge. I believe the OP was interested in that aspect.

Bob

Originally Posted by Phrank

From my understanding of the term, it's more to refer to all American's as rabid, unthinking patriots who rampage through Europe and the rest of the world, telling everyone that America is number #1, chanting USA over and over again, being rude, and comparing anything and everything encountered that is different as inferior.

It would be akin in my opinion to meeting a German for the first time and saying, "Not a great razor, doesn't take an edge well....invade Poland lately?"

I know that it is off topic and I should not feed the beast, but the above made me think of this scene. Hopefully Robin and a few others may appreciate this.



I highly enjoy Mr Swanson!

Back on topic...
The original question was "is it shave ready from the artisan?" Well, we all have different definitions of shave ready. The most crucial being "does it shave?" Ultimately, the edge will need to be touched up anyway and it that point the question then is entirely moot. I'm not a fan of the razors but some people like them and that's pretty much the way all of this stuff shakes out.

Originally Posted by Utopian

I know that it is off topic and I should not feed the beast, but the above made me think of this scene. Hopefully Robin and a few others may appreciate this.



I highly enjoy Mr Swanson!

Back on topic...
The original question was "is it shave ready from the artisan?" Well, we all have different definitions of shave ready. The most crucial being "does it shave?" Ultimately, the edge will need to be touched up anyway and it that point the question then is entirely moot. I'm not a fan of the razors but some people like them and that's pretty much the way all of this stuff shakes out.

Watched the vid ..... hell of it is ........ if things keep on the way they are going, maybe the day is soon coming when they won't 'accept American currency' here in the USA !

I hear you… yesterday I handed a cashier a ten dollar bill, he looked at me, flipped it over and studied at the back, held it up to the light, then put a currency pen to it. Thought about it for a few seconds, then put it in the cash register.

I said, “Get a lot of counterfeit tens, do you?”

He did not reply.

“You really have to look out for the Chinese one dollar bills, you know they are shipping those over by the plane load.”

He looked at me as if I had just told him, the world was ending.

Mine was great. I had to strop it but it worked for weeks with only stropping. Having large hands I find it much more ergonomic to use and strop.

Originally Posted by Badgister

I have handled and honed several Hart razors and wasn't impressed. They are crude and unwieldy. I suspect many of their proud owners overlook the razor's shortcomings due to Buyer's Stockholm Syndrome.

Wow! I find this a little insulting. As if there is a perfect quality razor. Out of all my customs and vintage razors the order I prefer is, Tim Zowada Custom then my Harts. The rest are just eye candy and rarely touch my face.
In my opinion all razors have a short coming. You just find the ones you can live with the best. Yes, all my razors have a shortcoming.

With razors as with anything else it is each to their own when it comes to likes and dislikes. I do not own a Hart but do have an opinion of them from a potential buyers POV. The comments I have read on them are mixed with too many various negatives for me in the mix. I do not care for the scales as supplied, too big and clunky for me. I don't have a horse in the race so where it is made is not a factor for me either. I have razors from 6 different countries that all shave well. Overall there is not enough appeal for me to buy one. Oth others do have a different view and so long as they are satisfied that is all that counts. Heaven forbid we should have all the same tastes.

Bob

I know the steel and the maker is what makes a quality razor. I have nothing against the blades look as long as that steel is ground right and works like it should. I too dislike those Hart scales. But that I assume could be easily rectified by getting aftermarket ones.

There are some that dislike a PRC razor...............I have one and it is one of the best looking and well made razors I have that shaves like a dream.

I love my German beauties too.

So I too am not against Hart for I have not used one. Just wish they had a better looking or might I say scale option.

Originally Posted by Scareface

Wow! I find this a little insulting. As if there is a perfect quality razor. Out of all my customs and vintage razors the order I prefer is, Tim Zowada Custom then my Harts. The rest are just eye candy and rarely touch my face.
In my opinion all razors have a short coming. You just find the ones you can live with the best. Yes, all my razors have a shortcoming.

Scareface, I am sorry I broke your Hart.

Originally Posted by Badgister

Scareface, I am sorry I broke your Hart.

I certainly seems that your comment tugged on his hart strings

I think that there is nothing wrong with expressing your opinion, heck nobody is forcing anyone else to agree. I would maybe advise holding back if you see an ugly baby though