Thread: Thiers Issard Le Dandy

Wondering what everyone's opinion is on a razor listed by Fendrihan:

https://www.fendrihan.ca/collections...ed-wood-handle

I'm relatively new to SR's, I'm currently using a Dovo Inox and have a Hamburg Ring on the way. I'm only about 10 shaves in and having loads of fun with using a straight. I've ordered the "LE Dandy" for fun to see what it's like - I'll get it honed first. This is the the write up Fendrihan has on it:

"Crafted in Paris in the 1920s, the Thiers Issard Le Dandy Straight Razor is one of the Baby series. Famously lost and forgotten for over 90 years, these rare items have only recently been rediscovered, completely untouched and awaiting their first shave".

Gary

I have a TI from TAOS and it is a very nice blade. Holds an edge very well and shaves very great. Im sure this would be the same.

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I have a Thiers Issard Le Dandy from the 30's and it is a lovely razor.
Shaved with it only yesterday and it was an outstanding shave.

Cannot comment on more recent Le Dandys though.


B.

From reading the write up the razor is stated to be "one of the Baby series". If you look at the specifications the cutting edge is 2.2 inches/58mm which is about an inch shorter than a standard razor' cutting edge. The way the write up is done you might think these were old blades recently found. Older TIs have a good reputation and the current TI I have is also an excellent shaver once I put a proper honing on it. Either way it is likely to be a good shaver.

Bob

Hi Bob, it was confirmed by the vendor that these are NOS. Looking forward to giving this one a try, as a beginner SR user I've heard this smaller blade is easier to work with.

Regarding blade size; the classic 5/8 is IMO an ideal starting point for a beginner, with the 6/8 close behind.

Larger blades carry away more lather and work better on flatter face areas, smaller blades are more maneuverable around (chin, yaw) corners.
A 5/8 is therefore a excellent, proven compromise.

My regular size Le Dandy falls between both sizes and is a pleasure to handle.


B.

Originally Posted by GaryDrainville

Hi Bob, it was confirmed by the vendor that these are NOS. Looking forward to giving this one a try, as a beginner SR user I've heard this smaller blade is easier to work with.

Being NOS you should be good to go then. Never came across a blade that short so I'd be interested to know if it is easier to work with.

Bob

Originally Posted by beluga

Regarding blade size; the classic 5/8 is IMO an ideal starting point for a beginner, with the 6/8 close behind.

Larger blades carry away more lather and work better on flatter face areas, smaller blades are more maneuverable around (chin, yaw) corners.
A 5/8 is therefore a excellent, proven compromise.

My regular size Le Dandy falls between both sizes and is a pleasure to handle.


B.

Anything to help with my technique around the chin and jaw would be helpful. Had a good shave this morning, I worked the neck a little too much so I had a bit of irritation - regardless of how my shaves turn out, I'm finding the routine I have almost meditative! However, I will never again complain how long my wife takes to get ready!

Originally Posted by GaryDrainville

I'm finding the routine I have almost meditative! However, I will never again complain how long my wife takes to get ready!

Welcome to the rabbit hole! Enjoy the ride.

Originally Posted by Jlander

Welcome to the rabbit hole! Enjoy the ride.

I hear you, I've fallen in and no ladder in sight - kind of looks nice in here though. Lol