Thread: Revisor Recommendation

I'm thinking of adding a new razor to my collection and I was wondering if anybody could recommend Revisor over a Thiers Issard, if there is anybody who has both.
I have a Hart Steel spike and a Dovo Bismarck that I both love, and I was thinking of getting a shoulderless half-hollow Revisor 6/8, which would combine my favorite features of my other two razors: the thicker grind of the Hart and the shoulderless Bismarck. But I also saw some TI razors on Classic Shaving that I like.
Has anyone noticed that one brand holds an edge better or is easier to hone than the other? Better balance, etc. I saw something recently about Revisors having brittle edges.
Can anybody give me some advice from their experience?
Also, any advice about ordering from Revisor?

I find the initial honing of TI's can be a bit more time consuming than the average new razor. My experiences have been that they don't come as close to a set bevel from the factory, and the razors seem to be abrasion resistant (or it takes longer to hone them for some other reason).

I have found that Revisors are closer to set bevels from the factory, and have not had any trouble honing them.

I haven't had a chance to play with edge duration, but I would think the TI's would hold well because they seem to me to be harder than the average razor. I would guess the Revisors to be a bit better than average. That part is definitely speculation on my part.

Please keep in mind, I've only played with a handful of new Revisors and maybe two handfuls of new TI's, so I'm not the most experienced out there.

I've had a few TI's (3, anyway) and one Revisor. I used the Revisor more than any of the TI's, although it wasn't as fancy, if you will; to me, anyway, it was more user friendly, especially if you like the Dovo Bismarck, that's what I think I'd go with.

It isn't like the TI won't be in the *next* order....


John P.

This may not help a whole lot, but I have two TI's and the Revisor "Seeman". My TI's came already honed, and I only needed to "tweak" the edge of the Seeman I ordered from Revisor, so I can't really speak to the ease of honing them.

As far as shaving goes, I don't think you can go wrong with either choice. I like them all.

It just depends on the edge you can put (or have put) on it. I will say that one of the TI's is made from Sheffield steel, and it's buttery smooth.

Ordering from Revisor was easy and they were a pleasure to work with. Just go to their website's contact page and send an e-mail. They are also represented by SRP user "Revisor" (Thomas K.).

Just go with whichever razor makes you smile the most.

FWIW, I had the chance to shave with a Revisor two weeks ago, and it was brilliant. It was so good, that it's now on the top of the list.

I have not had the opportunity to shave with a TI as of yet.

I have some TI and 2 Revisor.
TI are cooler and better quality. Revisor is a really good product for the price...
I use more the Revisors because I reserve the TI for those days where I have more time for shaving...
I think that well honed, both perform the same

Thanks, guys, that helps. I think I'll go with the Revisor for now.