Thread: Grelot question

Hey,
I don't know if this has been asked before, but is there a significant difference between these two types of Grelots?

Here's the vintageblades kind
Vintage Blades LLC::Thiers-Issard Straight Razors::Thiers-Issard "Le Grelot", 6/8" Carbon Steel Straight Razor - Black Horn - Professionally Honed

Here's the rasurpur kind
Le Grelot Series ::

I mean differences aside from scales. Both 6/8 3/4 hollow I think, so why the 100 dollar difference?

they should be the same, horn scales do cost quite a bit more just the same when they were available on rasurpur

Gugi's right, new polished horn brings a premium price. The ones on Rasurpur with the plastic scales look identical to the Edwin Jagger Le Grelots that were being sold a while back for just under $100. Same model number, 52. Those Jagger Le Grelots were outstanding shavers, I bought two of them at that $100 price, and felt like I stole something. In my own opinion, they would still be tough to beat at the Rasurpur price. Don't be put off by the plastic scales, they are quite nice.

Here is a photo of the Jagger Le Grelot I have in white plastic scales, from the Wiki. Please excuse the truly awful photo, it doesn't do the razor justice, I was just learning to take photos at the time. But it still gives you another point of reference. One of the best razors at this price point I've ever tried. No kidding, coincidentally I shaved with it this morning:

It looks to be the same that I have in ram's horn. Great shaver.

I have a 1/4 hollow in pink ivory and I like it quite a bit! In my experience TI scales arent worth the extra money. You could have a member rescale it down the road if you wanted.

Originally Posted by FatboySlim

Gugi's right, new polished horn brings a premium price. The ones on Rasurpur with the plastic scales look identical to the Edwin Jagger Le Grelots that were being sold a while back for just under $100. Same model number, 52. Those Jagger Le Grelots were outstanding shavers, I bought two of them at that $100 price, and felt like I stole something. In my own opinion, they would still be tough to beat at the Rasurpur price. Don't be put off by the plastic scales, they are quite nice.

Here is a photo of the Jagger Le Grelot I have in white plastic scales, from the Wiki. Please excuse the truly awful photo, it doesn't do the razor justice, I was just learning to take photos at the time. But it still gives you another point of reference. One of the best razors at this price point I've ever tried. No kidding, coincidentally I shaved with it this morning:

Damn that one is really nice! No more of these available I presume?
Edit: Also, did you notice that the white Grelots actually had a different model number? They're 360.

I have 2 Grelots from Rasurpur with plastic scales. Fantastic razor!These are the best quality plastic scales I have ever seen. Also the service from Martin is excellent. All the Grelots you mention are the same and come from the same blanks reworked by TI.

The truly awful thing about that photo is the EJ etching. That was the only reason I haven't bought that razor a while ago, but I don't mind, I already have 3 Le Grelot's, so my Le Grelot RAD is mildly served.

Originally Posted by FatboySlim

Here is a photo of the Jagger Le Grelot I have in white plastic scales, from the Wiki. Please excuse the truly awful photo, it doesn't do the razor justice, I was just learning to take photos at the time.

Originally Posted by Leon

The truly awful thing about that photo is the EJ etching. That was the only reason I haven't bought that razor a while ago, but I don't mind, I already have 3 Le Grelot's, so my Le Grelot RAD is mildly served.

Yea it doesn't match well with the razor, but I'm sure that for a little money, there are a few people that could take care of that problem. I could be wrong, but it doesn't look like it's deep etching. Almost looks like paint

My Jagger rescaled by Max. Etch removed