Thread: Crown&Sword or Thiers-Issard?

I haven't had a Le Dandy but I love the TI razors I do have. The Ern is what we call a vintage razor because they don't make 'em any more. Some people think they don't make 'em like they used to ..... don't know about that but I'd definitely get the Ern.

Now that you've posted about it don't wait long ...... more razor addicts have seen it now ........

Originally Posted by robellison01

The seller of the ERN is a well respected member of this site, if I'm not mistaken. I guess it comes down to which razor you like the look of better. They would both be fine quality razors. One important note though, you will need to have the TI honed. They aren't quite up to standards from the factory. That isn't meant to sway your decision, I have a new TI, and after honing it properly, I love it.

Yes, thats why i wanted to buy from that selller. The TI will be shave-ready when it comes, its from UK actually. Also ERN is shave ready too. As i said both brand is so old and respected, only the price difference makes me think about it actually. But as you said i heard a lot that TI's are really good. Its going to be my 1st razor and its quite important actually

Originally Posted by Daves

Its going to be my 1st razor and its quite important actually

Can you afford to buy both ? It is good to have a spare in case something happens to one .... or better a rotation so the edges last longer.

If you can't buy both, or don't want to .... it is like a new car. As soon as you take it off the lot it depreciates and you can never get your original investment if you ever sell it.

Buy a used car in great condition. If you keep it in great condition and decide to sell it you can get close to, if not all of , your original investment. The same logic applies to razors IMHO.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Can you afford to buy both ? It is good to have a spare in case something happens to one .... or better a rotation so the edges last longer.

If you can't buy both, or don't want to .... it is like a new car. As soon as you take it off the lot it depreciates and you can never get your original investment if you ever sell it.

Buy a used car in great condition. If you keep it in great condition and decide to sell it you can get close to, if not all of , your original investment. The same logic applies to razors IMHO.

No, i cant but them both. I wish i could then i wouldnt be in the middle

But as you said they both are great, i think i ll but the ERN.

I'm not sure if I am in the minority or the majority, but I always recommend new for your first razor. You simply just don't have to worry about other things (cleanliness, rust, etc.) when buying new as much as you would when you buy used.

But, this is my opinion. Both should be great razors.

Originally Posted by suits123

I'm not sure if I am in the minority or the majority, but I always recommend new for your first razor. You simply just don't have to worry about other things (cleanliness, rust, etc.) when buying new as much as you would when you buy used.

But, this is my opinion. Both should be great razors.

Actually you are right but because of the seller actually i want to buy it and also the price.

Yes, go with the ERN. I've never used a TI, but I have 2 NOS 10 Years Guarantee, 1 Crown and Sword, 1 Master of Arts. I love ERNs.

That restore looks very nice.

Originally Posted by Daves

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Tht ERN is restored by one of our members Manah, I am sure it will be as advertised, get it you can always get TI later, ERN are highly sought after and harder to come buy at good price in good condition.

Dude that is a SWEET ERN. I just picked one up myself, it's in pretty good condition but hasn't been restored at all. I might just keep the natural patina as theres no tarnish on it or anything it's just got that aged steel look but still really clean. But now that I seen that one lookin all nice and shiny I'm thinking i'll have a go at making mine look something like that one.

Thanks for all your messages i will take the ERN and i hope it will be good.