Thiers-Issard Spartacus Dreadnought???

I guess I'm spending too much time on the computer at work. But I've been browsing and a TI razor caught my eye. Wondering if anyone can tell me anything about it.

Specs:
Thiers-Issard Spartacus, 6/8 carbon 1/2 hollow blade, dreadnought nose, natural bone scales.

Is anyone familier with this razor? How does it shave? How about its balance?

Also who carries it? I have not seen it listed on the major US sites.

Thanks, Jim

Every razor shaves differently depending on how it is honed and the quality of the steel. This razor is made of good steel as is anything comming out of the UK, France, Sweden. the U.S. or Germany. As for other information - you just told US.

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Originally Posted by John Crowley

Every razor shaves differently depending on how it is honed and the quality of the steel. This razor is made of good steel as is anything comming out of the UK, France, Sweden. the U.S. or Germany. As for other information - you just told US.

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Oh! I suppose I should have pointed out that I am looking for information that I don't already have!

I bought one from the Invisible Edge in the UK here . The proprietor is a member here, blueprinciple . Great razor IME. Shaves great, balance, beauty. Has it all. :beer1:

where did you find the razor, if it was a vendor's website that'll be the place to purchase it too.
as far as how it shaves i have no idea, i don't think the logo means much these days, TI has been putting the same spartacus logo on all kinds of razors and they've even changed their steel and process completely recently, so the razor you buy will probably shave differently than the one i own.

edit: looks like jimmy has one of the current ones, so that should be helpful

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Originally Posted by gugi

where did you find the razor, if it was a vendor's website that'll be the place to purchase it too.
as far as how it shaves i have no idea, i don't think the logo means much these days, TI has been putting the same spartacus logo on all kinds of razors and they've even changed their steel and process completely recently, so the razor you buy will probably shave differently than the one i own.

edit: looks like jimmy has one of the current ones, so that should be helpful

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I think I remember reading that the Spartacus logo is for the vendor in the UK. Le Canadian is for the Candian vendor. I could be wrong, can't remember what post it was on.

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Originally Posted by jimk

I guess I'm spending too much time on the computer at work. But I've been browsing and a TI razor caught my eye. Wondering if anyone can tell me anything about it.

Specs:
Thiers-Issard Spartacus, 6/8 carbon 1/2 hollow blade, dreadnought nose, natural bone scales.

Is anyone familier with this razor? How does it shave? How about its balance?

Also who carries it? I have not seen it listed on the major US sites.

Thanks, Jim

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I just posted a review of that same razor the other day in the review section here. Mine is from a vendor in Germany, Rasurpur.de, it's about $325 w/ shipping. It's the same blade as the "Spartacus" from England, the "Eagle Brand" from Knife Center(theirs only has stamina scales), and finally the same as the "Le Canadien" from Rasage Poulin.

All the vendors mentioned just have the etching of their choice on the blade, but it is the exact same blade. Read my review here for more info.

Thats a nice looking razor. I saw it a few weeks back..but only on eBay. Anyone know of other places?

EDIT: In U.S. i mean.. The UK site razor dont look honed??

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Originally Posted by DistortedPenguin

I just posted a review of that same razor the other day in the review section here. Mine is from a vendor in Germany, Rasurpur.de, it's about $325 w/ shipping. It's the same blade as the "Spartacus" from England, the "Eagle Brand" from Knife Center(theirs only has stamina scales), and finally the same as the "Le Canadien" from Rasage Poulin.

All the vendors mentioned just have the etching of their choice on the blade, but it is the exact same blade. Read my review here for more info.

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Thanks for the review. Very good information of the type that I was looking for. The going rate of over $300.00, that left a bruise.:) Sure is a pretty thing though.

Whats it like dealing with a vendor overseas? Anything that one should be wary of?

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Originally Posted by DistortedPenguin

I just posted a review of that same razor the other day in the review section here. Mine is from a vendor in Germany, Rasurpur.de, it's about $325 w/ shipping. It's the same blade as the "Spartacus" from England, the "Eagle Brand" from Knife Center(theirs only has stamina scales), and finally the same as the "Le Canadien" from Rasage Poulin.

All the vendors mentioned just have the etching of their choice on the blade, but it is the exact same blade. Read my review here for more info.

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Nice review! Thank you.

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Originally Posted by jimk

Thanks for the review. Very good information of the type that I was looking for. The going rate of over $300.00, that left a bruise.:) Sure is a pretty thing though.

Whats it like dealing with a vendor overseas? Anything that one should be wary of?

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I had no problems. Martin (Rasurpur.de) was great in all respects. It took about a week to get here. As far as the price goes he was the cheapest when you look at all the angles approx. $325 including shipping.

First Rasage wants $350 plus shipping and has the "Le Canadien" logo... I'm not from Canada. Knife Center while only wanting around $240 has the less desirable "Stamina" scales. Now if you like the stamina scales then go for it. I don't mind them myself I just didn't like the "Eagle Brand" logo on the blade. Just made it look cheap in my opinion. And the Spartacus from the UK is anywhere from $300 - $500 plus shipping depending on the scales.

At any rate they are all reputable vendors with a long history of excellent service so you should have no problems. As a note you can also check 1barber as they have this blade as well under the "Buffalo" name but, in my opinion, the gold wash on it looks defective in all the photos of the various blades that have it.

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Originally Posted by jimk

I guess I'm spending too much time on the computer at work. But I've been browsing and a TI razor caught my eye. Wondering if anyone can tell me anything about it.

Specs:
Thiers-Issard Spartacus, 6/8 carbon 1/2 hollow blade, dreadnought nose, natural bone scales.

Is anyone familier with this razor? How does it shave? How about its balance?

Also who carries it? I have not seen it listed on the major US sites.

Thanks, Jim

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I have that razor, its outstanding.
Here a thread I made about it:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...at-reazor.html

bought from here:
Home

came @ 360 dollars with shipping.

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Originally Posted by mainaman

I have that razor, its outstanding.
Here a thread I made about it:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...at-reazor.html

bought from here:
Home

came @ 360 dollars with shipping.

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Yeah I agree they are great shavers. I love mine. And I gotta' say that the pics of yours are SO MUCH better then the ones that are shown on the UK vendors website.

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Originally Posted by mainaman

I have that razor, its outstanding.
Here a thread I made about it:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...at-reazor.html

bought from here:
Home

came @ 360 dollars with shipping.

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My computer here at work won't open the pictures that you posted of your razor dang it.:shrug: They sure had everyone drooling over it. I prefer the Spartacus logo over the other logos that are to be had with this razor, and would prefer either horn or bone. A nice set of horn would look great along side my Bergischer-Lowe, which has a real nice set of horn scales that Jim at Vintage Blades picked out for me.

I need to find something to sell.:gaah:

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Originally Posted by jimk

My computer here at work won't open the pictures that you posted of your razor dang it.:shrug: They sure had everyone drooling over it. I prefer the Spartacus logo over the other logos that are to be had with this razor, and would prefer either horn or bone. A nice set of horn would look great along side my Bergischer-Lowe, which has a real nice set of horn scales that Jim at Vintage Blades picked out for me.

I need to find something to sell.:gaah:

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The Spartacus logo is nice and the pics on the website just don't do it any justice. Current price is around $350 US with bone scales based on the exchange rate plus shipping. That's as good as your gonna' get anywhere. If your going to get custom scales like you mentioned on your previous straight then the stamina scales in that blade are approx. $275 US.

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Originally Posted by jimk

My computer here at work won't open the pictures that you posted of your razor dang it.:shrug: They sure had everyone drooling over it. I prefer the Spartacus logo over the other logos that are to be had with this razor, and would prefer either horn or bone. A nice set of horn would look great along side my Bergischer-Lowe, which has a real nice set of horn scales that Jim at Vintage Blades picked out for me.

I need to find something to sell.:gaah:

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Its has horn scales, you can see it on the vendor's website

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Originally Posted by supn9

EDIT: In U.S. i mean.. The UK site razor dont look honed??

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On the contrary. It was honed to a true professional shave ready level. Very satisfied in all regards with the razor and the service from blueprinciple at the UK site.

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Originally Posted by DistortedPenguin

The Spartacus logo is nice and the pics on the website just don't do it any justice. Current price is around $350 US with bone scales based on the exchange rate plus shipping. That's as good as your gonna' get anywhere. If your going to get custom scales like you mentioned on your previous straight then the stamina scales in that blade are approx. $275 US.

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Maybe I mislead. The scales on my BL are not custom but are the ones that came on it from the factory. Jim at Vintage Blades asked me if I prefered a color shade of horn since the Bergischer-Lowe can come with a wide range of shading in horn. He then went about picking a razor from my input.

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Originally Posted by mainaman

I have that razor, its outstanding.
Here a thread I made about it:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...at-reazor.html

bought from here:
Home

came @ 360 dollars with shipping.

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I noticed on this site the only choices in scale material is natural bone or red stamina wood. Yet there has been much mentioned about horn material. Whats up with that?

JimK - You are correct the notched blade is, as I mentioned earlier, either bone or stamina. The horn comes in a round-nose blade.

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Originally Posted by DistortedPenguin

JimK - You are correct the notched blade is, as I mentioned earlier, either bone or stamina. The horn comes in a round-nose blade.

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Penguin thanks for the responce. I did not expect a reply from the east coast as its getting late. I'm at work all night, whats your excuse?:D

Certified insomniac! I'm a federal government employee anyway you we don't really work.

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Originally Posted by DistortedPenguin

Certified insomniac! I'm a federal government employee anyway you we don't really work.

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I'm in power generation. Rotating shift work sucks, but still the best job I ever had. LOL

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Originally Posted by jimk

I noticed on this site the only choices in scale material is natural bone or red stamina wood. Yet there has been much mentioned about horn material. Whats up with that?

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Mine has bone scales not horn as I mistakenly stated above.
Its great scale material, and it just so happened to match the LeGrelot I have.

My dear Jimk,

I also have the Spartacus Thiers-Issard in creamy white bone scales with the dreadnought point you mention. In my estimation it is a magnificent razor in every way, from its beauty to workmanship and shave quality. Thus far, for me, it is the perfect straight razor in my modest razor collection.

I bought my Spartacus from Steve at the Invisible Edge. Steve is a gentleman to deal with and offers quality products with excellent service. He gets my highest recommendation.

I had intended to buy the "Le Canadien" version of it, too, with wood scales, from Rasage Poulin in Canada, but some work assignments fell through and the money ran out. I like this razor that much. I also have a high recommendation for Rasage Poulin. Owner Scott is another gentleman who offers quality and service.

Should you buy this razor in either version? Of course. If I had the money, I would love to have a seven-day set. Ah, well . . .

Regards,

Obie

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Originally Posted by Obie

My dear Jimk,

I also have the Spartacus Thiers-Issard in creamy white bone scales with the dreadnought point you mention. In my estimation it is a magnificent razor in every way, from its beauty to workmanship and shave quality. Thus far, for me, it is the perfect straight razor in my modest razor collection.

I bought my Spartacus from Steve at the Invisible Edge. Steve is a gentleman to deal with and offers quality products with excellent service. He gets my highest recommendation.

I had intended to buy the "Le Canadien" version of it, too, with wood scales, from Rasage Poulin in Canada, but some work assignments fell through and the money ran out. I like this razor that much. I also have a high recommendation for Rasage Poulin. Owner Scott is another gentleman who offers quality and service.

Should you buy this razor in either version? Of course. If I had the money, I would love to have a seven-day set. Ah, well . . .

Regards,

Obie

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Very nice of you to give me your thoughts on this razor, thank you. The beauty of this razor is what caught my eye. Do I need it? Well no, I allready have two very good preformers. But I'm still thinking of what it is that I can sell to acquire one of these.:hmmm:

Heres a Vid on a Spartacus Thiers Issard

YouTube - Rasoir Thiers Issard "Spartacus"