Thread: thiers-issard le grelot vs hart steel

I have been thinking about starting straight razor shaving for some time now. So far I am interested in the hart steel razors and thiers-issard le grelot straight razors. From the reviews I have read both seem to be simple everyday shavers without the fancy extras that I don't want or care for (such as gold stamps etc). I would like your opinions on which (if either) would be a good razor for a beginner.

-Neil

both are good razors, i myself only have been using grelots lately and love them


Here is my post of a new grelot i just received.http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...ew-grelot.html

I would recommend that you try straight shaving with something a bit less pricey, in case you decide it isn't for you. A DOVO Best Quality is both highly functional, simple, and much less expensive than a Thiers or Hart. It would also leave you more money for things that genuinely affect the shave (The razor, honestly, doesn't so much) like a good strop, brush, soap etc.

good advice bkratchner.

Hi,

+1 on Benjamins' advice.

I don't have a Hart, but do have 1/4 grind Le Grelot, and it is a very fine razor indeed.

I also have a 5/8 Dovo Best, and would definitely recommend that you try that first It is an excellent razor !

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

For a first razor those 2 are pricey. Take a look at Straight Razor Designs,
They run a monthly special on razors that is hard to beat.
The razors come shave ready to.

Silver2

thanks for the advice guys I checked out straight razor designs and am now looking at the dovo best quality 5/8 or 6/8... I'll wait to buy a more expensive razor when I am more experienced and know that this is something I will stick with

Originally Posted by nokelly

thanks for the advice guys I checked out straight razor designs and am now looking at the dovo best quality 5/8 or 6/8... I'll wait to buy a more expensive razor when I am more experienced and know that this is something I will stick with

That's a good move and definitely the way forward. Good luck.

They are very different razors, one is full hollow the other is wedge. The Hart steel razor doesn't have the same level of polish, and the steel is quite prone to oxidation so it'll require a more care if you want it to keep looking as shiny.