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  1. 06-30-2011, 06:10 PM #1
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    Default Would like some info about P. Hospital Le Grelot's

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    I just scored this razor and would like some info on it and to know how good they are. I read some good reviews on it. It says "P. Hospital Le Grelot". I just paid $53 dollars for it on Ebay. I read conflicting posts that it was made by Thiers-Issard, and then another that it was made my the P. Hospital Co. Can anyone out there give me a straight answer? Thanks!Name: Le Grelot.jpg Views: 1873 Size: 47.3 KB
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    Le Grelot hospital razors was a French outfit that made great razors. They went under and/or TI bought them out. TI made razors from the Grelot blanks until they were out of them and then began producing their own. Either way you've got a good shaver there at a good price. My guess is that is one of the vintage Grelots. Get it pro honed and enjoy it.
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    Your razor, from Estonian seller, was made by P.Hospital & Cie from Thiers.
    This company was the owner of the "Le Grelot" trademark.
    Later, the company and trademark were bought by Thiers-Issard.
    Thiers-Issard company use "Le Grelot" trademark till now.
    So, nice razor from reputable maker.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
    Le Grelot hospital razors was a French outfit that made great razors. They went under and/or TI bought them out. TI made razors from the Grelot blanks until they were out of them and then began producing their own. Either way you've got a good shaver there at a good price. My guess is that is one of the vintage Grelots. Get it pro honed and enjoy it.
    Now that makes sense. I got a little agressive and thought I might've overpaid for it. Thank you much for the info. I can't wait till I receive it.
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    Manah, Ahlan wa Sahlan and Shalom! Thank you for the info and the Grelot picture. Do you think I got it at a good price too? Also, I have never bought from Estonia before, should I be careful? The person has some other great razors I was considering as well buy I was worried about being out of the country.
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    I can't say about price. But nothing extra/special. Good deal.
    I know this seller, and there were no problems with delivery till now.
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    I'm a huge fan of the P Hospital Le Grelot straights. I think you'll find it to be an excellent shaver once honed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnmrson View Post
    I'm a huge fan of the P Hospital Le Grelot straights. I think you'll find it to be an excellent shaver once honed.
    +1 on that, and that one's shoulderless and with a thumb notch… yum.
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    I got a wedge p. hospital Le Grelot. Very smooth shaver. I have to keep it that way though...lots of honewear.
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    I have 1 NOS Le Grelot P-Hospital (4/8), 1 Le Grelot P-Hospital Medaille d'or Paris (5/8), 2 Le Grelots 150 Universal Cutlery NY (5/8) and 1 new Thiers-Issards Le Grelot (6/8) and all of them are excellent shavers.

    You did very well. It is a good razor and a decent price. Just make sure it is well honed and it should be a great shaver.
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