Thread: Titan Straight Razor Unboxing - Shave To Follow Tomorrow

Originally Posted by Euclid440

One of my big complaints are the thick clunky scales, that make honing, stropping, and shaving awkward.

I've made clunky razors before. So I guess that I can't critique that point, but I do find brass bolsters and scale pins to be confusing. One part of my mind says that it is a razor, while the other part says that it is a pocket knife.

Originally Posted by DVW

One part of my mind says that it is a razor, while the other part says that it is a pocket knife.

There is probably some confusion at the factory on that point too. OTH German for straight razor is rasiermesse or shaving knife.

Bob

certainly got a lot for your money! Interested to find out your results.

UPDATE:

OK Gents. Shave done this morning. Bottom line, very nice. I did an initial cheek pass with the factory hone and a quick stropping. I'd give the razor a 95 percent on shave ready. The way it was popping hairs on my arm put a cat's curiosity in me and I had to try a shave with just the factory hone. I then applied a 12k JNAT finish and went to work with a multiple pass complete shave. Incredible for the price.

Heavier than a Gold Dollar but not bulky. Good feedback from the blade. A very comfortable shave. Finish is much better than any GD razors I have (I have four different models of GD). Slightly thicker spine. Honestly better feedback and a more comfortable shave. Harder blade is my estimation. My friends in Japan who are fans of Titan insist they are not GD razors, and I can see why that say that as this is a cut above any GD razors I have used. However, it is possible that Titan is contracting to buy razors from the same company that makes them for Gold Dollar with higher standards. Who knows. Their brochure that I am attaching says that they were a Korean company over 100 years ago that made fishing knives and razors. They moved to Taiwan then China and are now rekindling their razor business. I'd say they are off to a great start.

I have NO affiliation nor interest in this company. I am not trying to sell anyone on the brand. I am just doing an objective review. I'd take this razor over any of my Gold Dollar razors any day. Good quality blade, nicely done scales (for the size) and good fit and finish. Great finish on the blade from any angle. Amazing factory hone. But saying this (about the hone) it is possible I got the one guy in the company that knows how to hone a razor. What we don't know is if they can duplicate this decent hone from razor to razor in mass.

Thanks for the thorough and objective review!

Thanks a lot ZipZop, great review I reckon I am sold, one more question, what size is the blade?

Sorry, I should have included that.

7 CM (70 mm) (useable) x 2 CM (20 mm) on the blade. 7 1/2 CM (75 mm) end to end on the blade.

I started thinking as I finished the shave that I really should have looked better at all the models because there were a few styles of Titan Razors that I probably would have enjoyed more than this one. Then I realized all I have to do is go back to AliExpress and order another model for 30 bucks and not worry about it.

They have a presentation model with gold on the blade in a wooden presentation box for around $50, and a few models around $25 that I like as well.

Originally Posted by ZipZop

Sorry, I should have included that.

7 CM (70 mm) (useable) x 2 CM (20 mm) on the blade. 7 1/2 CM (75 mm) end to end on the blade.

I started thinking as I finished the shave that I really should have looked better at all the models because there were a few styles of Titan Razors that I probably would have enjoyed more than this one. Then I realized all I have to do is go back to AliExpress and order another model for 30 bucks and not worry about it.

They have a presentation model with gold on the blade in a wooden presentation box for around $50, and a few models around $25 that I like as well.

Guess what I just bought

Originally Posted by STF

Guess what I just bought

I hope you like it as much as I do! My guess is you will. I'm mighty impressed.

So congrats! Which model did you get?

Originally Posted by ZipZop

I hope you like it as much as I do! My guess is you will. I'm mighty impressed.

So congrats! Which model did you get?

$20US & free shipping to Canada