Several years ago I got a brand new straight razor from a woodworking supply vendor known as Garrett Wade Co. It is a "Thiers Issard" French made razor and I've been told by a couple of experts that it is a high quality unit.

I got it back in 1998 and it was a promotional that the company was running at the time. They had a very limited amount of these razors and only sold them for a short time.

I was wondering if any of you know anything about this particular model? It has a tortoise shell looking handle and a beautifully polished blade.

I've been told that Thiers Issard is a good quality razor. Any info you guys have would be greatly appreciated. jdX