Thread: American made Hart Steel

Has anybody tried or owns a Hart Steel razor?? they are pretty expensive but I´d like to know about some experiences from you guys and tell me about their quality, shaving experience, etc... thank u alll

Here is a review thread and a thread by Tim Zowada;

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...eel-razor.html

http://straightrazorpalace.com/vendo...el-razors.html

Thanks Jimmy, very interesting. I didn't realize that Hart razors were a "side project" of Tim Zowada's. I must have missed this one when it first came out.

I would describe the Hart 7/8 square point razor itself as a very crudely made razor; no frills, no decorative angles, simple tang stamps, etc. and I wouldn't change it if I could. The polished blade is more appealing to me and I am glad I chose it. I can tell you it is a monster razor. I have a 7/8 Dorko #14 Square Point and the Hart dwarfs it. The blades are obviously the same size but the Hart is a meatier razor all around. The spine and tang are so wide it is unbelievable which makes it the heaviest razor I own now and the scales are big. I went with the black resin scales but wasn't all that impressed so I called CS and ordered the Cocobolo scales.

The razor came in a big fancy box with a color pamphlet on how to care for the razor, a hex tool for the pin, razor oil, and a deerskin sheath. I could have done without all of it if it meant a lower price but none the less it is all very nice.

I've shaved with it twice and the first time the point got me pretty good. I actually thought about muting it but I was good on the seecond shave so I probably won't. It does give a good shave but I'll probably send it out for honing none the less.

Hope this helps. I am very glad I made this purchase but I must admit the size is still a little intimidating.

I have two and am very happy with them.

I have one in my 10 day rotation, it's a keeper.

I have one. Thankfully it is one of the earlier production razors; the current ones seem to have some quality issues. It is an ok razor. No great shake. A Ralf Aust is a far better bargain and for a few dollars more, a Brian Brown can be had...and THAT'S a razor!!

Originally Posted by Ryan82

Thanks Jimmy, very interesting. I didn't realize that Hart razors were a "side project" of Tim Zowada's. I must have missed this one when it first came out.

I think Tim designed the razor and contributed to guiding the guys that are making it along the way. So many guys want one of his customs so this , I think , was a way to get one that is along the same lines but at a more affordable price. Eventually I will get a Hart if biz ever picks up again ..... that is if I live that long.

Actually, I believe Hart is owned by Classic Shaving and as the market has requested jimps and other stuff, they have tried to accomodate. OK razor. I have a couple, but they don't see much use. Have honed quite a few. They are decent shavers.

Have fun.

I wished they made a 5/8ths model. I just don't care for the bigger blades as I find the 5/8 more manuverable and forgiving.