Thiers-Issard "Grass Hatched Sculpted Spine"
Hi. I am thinking to purchase one of these razors in 5/8 from here Vintage Blades LLC*::*Thiers-Issard Straight Razors*::*Thiers-Issard "Grass Hatched Sculpted Spine", 5/8" Carbon Steel Straight Razor - Bocote Wood - Professionally Honed
I am wondering if anyone here owns one of these and if you can tell me a little bit about it. Maybe compare it with other TI's. Any info will be highly appreciated as will help me decide if I want to order this one or should I look for another. The main thing that attracted me to this razor is the worked spine I have to admit.
Thiers-Issard "Grass Hatched . . . "
My dear Justacat,
I have the version of this razor with snake wood scales. At least I think it's the same blade. Mine is a beautiful razor and a good shaver. One note of caution, though, on these Thiers-Issard razors with wood handles. Check over the scales and fittings carefully for flaws. Thiers-Issards, in my pilgrim's experience, are lovely and great razors, but occasionally you run into one with less than desirable fittings.
Regards,
Obie
Thiers-Issard "Grass Hatched . . ."
My dear Justacat,
Perhaps that would be a question for the experts on this forum. I cannot compare the 5/8" Thiers-Issard you mention to the 6/8" Le Grelot, the 8/8" Friodur, or the Greaves, Barber and Dorko. I don't own any of them except the Thiers-Issard 5/8" snake wood, which is close to yours.
I do own the new version of the Boker "Edelweiss" and cannot comment on how it would compare the those of the past, since I don't own any of them either. The Boker I own, however, is one of the best shavers I have. I think it's a fabulous razor, and lovely in the white bone scales.
If I were to choose for shaving quality between my Boker "Edelweiss" 5/8" and my Thiers-Issard "Le Bijou" 5/8" with snake wood scales, I would take the Boker. For me, it's a much better shaver, although the Thiers-Issard is a good shaver, too.
As for the Dovos, I own several now, including a "Bergisher Lowe." The best of the shavers is the 6/8" "Renaissance." It's not only a gorgeous razor, but it's a great shavers. I own one 6/8" Wacker, and though a beautiful razor, it has proved to be a disappointment as a shaver.
My best shaver, and the most beautiful, I might add, is the 6/8"-7/8" Thiers-Issard "Spartacus" with white bone scales. I love this razor. It's royalty among the shavers I own. Sometimes I open it up and just look at it for it's beauty.
I must say, more and more, with my heavy beard, I lean toward the 6/8" razors. With some exceptions, they seem to shave better for me.
Regards,
Obie