Thread: Hart Steel razor

Pulled the trigger on a Hart Steel razor about two months ago and have hit it with about twelve shaves. Really like this razor. I got a 6/8 satin finished round point with jimps and the basic black scales from Classic Shaving.

The razor is really heavy with a sweet extended tang. I think the workmanship is excellent. The factory edge was very good, certainly shave ready (shaved twice with it), but I ended up hitting it with my "normal" routine and brought the edge to what I'm used to: finished with Naniwa 12k with some laps on balsa and chro ox and finally a few laps on felt with .25 micron diamond spray. This steel takes a fantastic edge.

The shaves are awesome. The near wedge grind is stiff and quiet, but being so sharp, glides through tough chin beard. I really like ATG with this razor. For my skill level at least (about a year of straights), I find a stiffer grind is easier with ATG passes.

It's really cool that an American company is putting out these razors. Great product.

I hate you

Signed,
The voice of jealousy!

'Hope it keeps giving you great shaves and big smiles!

Dude, no one is allowed to make such a post without pictures!

You guys are killing me with these posts praising the Hart Steel. Every now and again I go onto the site and drool a bit. One of these days I'm going to go for a 6 or a 7/8 square point with jimps top and bottom. Right now the spirit is willing but the wallet is weak.

Jimmy --

You could sell some hones to cover the Hart razor . . . <g>


Charles

Originally Posted by carazor

Dude, no one is allowed to make such a post without pictures!

Here ya go.

Quick cell phone shot, sorry for the quality.

Man that is a kick ass looking razor! I LOVE those counter sunk hex bolt pins.

Hey Guys,
I just pulled the trigger and purchased a Hart Steel 6/8", Polished Finish, Square Point w/Black scales; I couldn't resist the $30 price reduction over @ Classicshaving.com. Can't wait to get it!...I've read so many positive reviews and I like heavier razors, especially as a DE shaver, I wanted to give this a try.

I really like Hart Steel blades and i will love to own a made in USA razor but i will never pay that much for those razors... Especially If i can buy a TI, Boker, Dovo and Ralf Aust for 100-200$ and get recognized quality ... I understand that it is a business and the whole point is for them to make a profit but still... Way too expensive in my opinion! No real gold on them or anything... Lol sorry! I really like your razor enjoy it!

Originally Posted by robert2286

I really like Hart Steel blades and i will love to own a made in USA razor but i will never pay that much for those razors... Especially If i can buy a TI, Boker, Dovo and Ralf Aust for 100-200$ and get recognized quality ... I understand that it is a business and the whole point is for them to make a profit but still... Way too expensive in my opinion! No real gold on them or anything... Lol sorry! I really like your razor enjoy it!

I thought the same thing and you really don't see the beauty of the hart razor until it's in you hand... NO pic had ever done it justice... When I hold mine you can feel the quality through and through...