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I just noticed this morning that Lehmans.com has a sale of overstocked items one of which was the Theirs-Issard Faux Tortoise Shell Straight Razor for $99.99. Pretty good price there. If you have been looking for a good price for one, here it is.
Mike
Just had a look at the 99.99 USD TI.
I love its description on Lehman's site, especially the Note:
Exclusive lead hardening process - considered the best method for strengthening carbon steel - dates back 100's of years. After being hand forged, each blade is plunged into boiling lead, then quenched in water and hand sharpened to a true razor edge.
Blades stay sharp longer and will last a lifetime
6/8"W blade (recommended for extra heavy beards)
Faux tortoise shell handle 5-1/2"L
Made the same way since 1884 in France
Note: Blades will turn to a rustic brown color with use.
got one about 3 years ago when they had the same sale. I'm pleased with it for the money.
Me too! It is a good razor.Quote:
Originally Posted by tintin
Ordered another one yesterday.
Have they turned rustic brown yet?
Mine has not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Badgister
Nope, I must be doing something wrong. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Badgister
I have had good luck with Theirs Issard razors, normally they are quite a bit more than this price. Sounds like a good deal. ;)
The only new razor I have purchased is a 6/8 TI Le Dandy. It has kept its edge extremely well over the years in my regular rotation, requiring only regular stropping and the occasional touch up with CrOx. I think I had to bring it to the stones after 5 years of use.
Mine has yet to turn “rustic brown”. I have no idea what that was about.
I'll fix it for them:
:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Kees
That should read "molten lead", not "boiling lead". Boiling lead might be hot enough to melt the razor.
Oh, what a disappointment.Quote:
Originally Posted by cpcohen1945
I liked the dramatic mental picture of lead starting to bubble with some lead vapours rising into the air. ;)
B.
I stumbled onto this thread while doing a search for "Theirs-Issard". Even though it was dated last November, I hopped on over to lehmans.com and saw that the sale price was still available. Plus they had free shipping right now. I took one.
Since this place is a general "back to your roots" kind of store, selling a variety of merchandise, I am sure they do not do anything to the blade beyond what was done at the factory. I wonder if I should have it honed further by one of the professionals people around here recommend, to make it shave ready?
Probably wise to send the razor out for a quality honing. Glen of Gemstar Custom Razors comes highly recommended (see his thread in Vendors Corner section of Forum area).
I agree as mine needed some touch up when i got it. You could always give it a try when you receive it and see what you think.
also check it against a straight edge. recently got a TI that was twisted a bit!? also bevel on one side is wider than other....
I just ordered one of these TIs based on this thread. Thanks for the link. Also just snagged a nice W&B off EBay too. A good night indeed.
Yeah, when I first saw the post I looked at the date and I almost did bother going over to the lehman's site, but I figured, what the heck, might as well check if it's still available at the sale price.Quote:
Originally Posted by Longhaultanker
Story coming soon on my new Theirs Izzard razor under new thread.
As of today 2/17/19 the sale is still going on. Free shipping included as well. I have one coming my way.
As I had concluded 2 weeks ago upon seeing the Lehman's catalog with this razor on SALE for $189 ($229 msrp), Lehman's erroneously priced this 6/8 T-I Bison razor $90 under their intended sale price.
Next time you dudes see a $229 T-I listed for $99, you might want to move a bit faster. This one shaves a treat! :)
With all the razors i have, not one of them is new. I will hold off on buying new for a special day. Who know when that would be. Sounds like a great deal.
I bet my newest razor is older than me. Ha.
Speedster, thanks again for your recommendation. I took advantage of it last year during the BF sale.
I like it, it shaves nicely and what's more important to me it takes edge even better.
Cheers!
As posted here and under separate thread, I got one too. So glad i did.