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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!
Hi there! Thanks for visiting us. Here’s a brief run down of who we are and what
we do:
Who we are: we’re straight razor specialists - that’s all we do, along with directly-related
accessories. We aim to promote the use of straight razors that are - from the ‘edge
of extinction’ - now staging a big comeback
What we do: On this site - vintage straight razors and custom straight razors, all
restored to shave-readiness. plus a full range of shaving accessories - shaving brushes,
strops (including our own top-quality custom strops), hones and more. Our associate
sites - Dovo Razors UK and Thiers-Issard UK offer a range of razors and accessories
from these World-famous makers whilst Razor Sharpening UK offers a variety of services
including cleaning, polishing, honing and refurbishment of straight razors.
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 centuries the straight razor was used by men - 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 tend
to 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 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.
Our shopping cart
You can now purchase goods and services from all three of our sites - this one, Dovo
Razors UK and Razor Sharpening UK
Whilst using the same shopping cart. No need to order individually and pay 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!
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 sites Thiers-Issard UK - and Sabatier Knives UK
- all the best from this world-ranked maker!
PS - If for any reason you don’t want to use PayPal, we do accept cheques from UK
users ONLY -
see here for details!
