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Thiers-Issard UK
Looking for TI straight razors and accessories?
Look no further!
www.thiers-issard.co.uk
"The tongues of mocking wenches are as keen/As is the razor's edge invisible,/Cutting
a smaller hair than may be seen/"
Part of this quote was changed slightly and used on the blade of Butler's 'Keen'
razor (featured here, top of page). It refers to the fact that the edge of a straight
razor is so fine and sharp that it is actually very difficult to see - hence 'The
Invisible Edge'. We’re nothing if not well-read!
NEW SHOPPING CART! - You can now purchase goods and services from all three of our
sites - this one, Dovo Razors UK and Razor Sharpening UK
And use the same shopping cart for all three! No more having to buy or order individually
from each site, simply click the appropriate ‘buy now’ button to add what you want
to the ‘basket’ and click the ‘continue shopping’ button - then go to any of the
three sites and order from them, adding items as you please! Maybe a Vintage razor
from this site, then a shaving brush from Dovo Razors UK - and finish with a honing
order at Razor Sharpening UK! Easy!
Why have three sites? Well, we believe that it’s easier and lessens confusion - especially
for anyone new to straight razor shaving - to do it this way. And now that orders
can be placed whilst seamlessly moving between sites, purchasing from us, or using
our services, really couldn’t be much easier! No hidden extras - the price you see
on the site is exactly the price you pay and can easily be checked in your ‘shopping
basket’ prior to finalising the transaction. And remember - we don’t hold (or even
see) ANY of your card or PayPal account details. Peace of mind built-in!
PS - don’t forget our new sister site Thiers-Issard UK - all the best from this
world-ranked maker!
Hi there! This site is mainly concerned with that good old daily chore for men -
shaving. We aim to promote the use of that ‘relic of yesteryear’ that, far from refusing
to die, is now staging a big comeback - the straight razor (sometimes called the
cut-throat or open razor). To that end this site offers vintage razors restored to
a shave-ready state plus a full range of shaving accessories - brushes, strops, hones
and more.
Oh, yes. The name. The Invisible Edge? Well, that comes from Shakespeare's 'Loves
Labours Lost', Act 5, Scene 2, where Boyet says-
Yet for literally centuries the straight razor was the tool that men used - every
day - to get rid of their stubble. True, it does take a little practice to use a
straight razor safely and effectively but the results are just as good - if not better
- than modern, disposable blades, if only for the reason that with a straight razor
you get to start each shave with what, in effect, is a new blade.
There's a lot of myth surrounding the straight razor: mention it and people immediately
think of ‘Sweeney Todd’ or Poe’s ‘Murders in the Rue Morgue’.
Like to know a bit more about all the jargon used and what the ‘Specs’ mean? Just
click here!
If you’re a newcomer to straight razor shaving, take a look at our new starter kits
- just click here or on the menu to the left!
If you are thinking of treating yourself - or a friend - why not have a look at our
new “One of a kind” razors like the one above? These are (usually) larger wedge blades
- though there will be hollow-ground types too - that have been fitted with custom-made
scales in a variety of materials to give a truly unique appearance - no two are the
same, nor will you find another exactly like them! Just click here to see them.
Above -fully refurbished and rescaled Sommer, Solingen with8/8 hollow ground blade.
See more here!
Check out our brand-new
BLOG page!
