Thiers Issard straight any info appreciated

[Olie29]

Hi I have put in an offer for this Thiers Issard art of shaving straight razor. Looking on the art of shaving website this style retails at $160 but they don’t seem to ship internationally. I spotted this one seller doesn’t know much about it but upon looking closer I noticed the one currently available from art of shaving has the Thiers Issard logo made in France but is blank on the other side this one I have put an offer on had a model number I assume on the reverse, I will attach image also another I have seen just has the letter ‘R’ on the reverse does anyone have any further information on this is it an old model ? Any info would be much appreciated

 

[RussellR5555]

Hi Jay

It was one done for the AOS line by the look of it C135 is great steel , takes a bit of honing as it is pretty hard, but it will take and hold a great edge.

 

[RussellR5555]

or though Jay looking more closely those last 2 Pictures are not the same razor. Are they ?

 

[Olie29]

Thank you for the reply Russ wasn’t really looking for one but as I came across it I thought I’d make an offer. I read a bit on Wikipedia that says they originally opened in the late 90’s but were bought out by P&G 2009 I think was just wondering if this was a pre P&G as they don’t seem to have anything on them anymore

 

[Olie29]

or though Jay looking more closely those last 2 Pictures are not the same razor. Are they ?

Yes I believe so it says in the listing that it’s the glare on the blade so I do hope so

 

[Olie29]

or though Jay looking more closely those last 2 Pictures are not the same razor. Are they ?

I know what you mean though and may question it as the art of shading branding can hardly be seen on the second to last one

 

[RussellR5555]

Thank you for the reply Russ wasn’t really looking for one but as I came across it I thought I’d make an offer. I read a bit on Wikipedia that says they originally opened in the late 90’s but were bought out by P&G 2009 I think was just wondering if this was a pre P&G as they don’t seem to have anything on them anymore

It is in there current line.

Black 5/8” Blade Point Straight Razor

Crafted by Thiers-Issard, a prestigious French razor maker since 1884, this black 5/8" blade point straight razor is available for purchase at The Art of Shaving.

theartofshaving.com

 

[RussellR5555]

Yes I believe so it says in the listing that it’s the glare on the blade so I do hope so

Oh ok , I just couldn't see the logos in the long shot.

 

[Fergiebilly]

The Art of Shaving Stuff was Generally Way Overpriced..Nowt Special..Its a Just a Frigigin Neo Con..Label Thing..Thats One of the Cheaper Made TI Models..

Billy

 

[Olie29]

It is in there current line.

Black 5/8” Blade Point Straight Razor

Crafted by Thiers-Issard, a prestigious French razor maker since 1884, this black 5/8" blade point straight razor is available for purchase at The Art of Shaving.

theartofshaving.com

I’m not very good with the terminology but it’s not the art of shaving logo I’m referring to is it called the tang or shank on the handle where it say Thiers Issard made in France the opposite side is just blank but on the one I’m looking at it says 5/8 ACIER C 135

 

[Olie29]

The Art of Shaving Stuff was Generally Way Overpriced..Nowt Special..Its a Just a Frigigin Neo Con..Label Thing..Thats One of the Cheaper Made TI Models..

Billy

Thank you for your reply Billy it’s nowhere near as nice as my recent TI purchase and has cheap plastic scales rather than the black horn but thought I’d have a bash at it just as en extra, offered £62 shipped from US including import duties I don’t know if it’s really worth that but will live and learn if it’s a duff I will be kicking myself

 

[RussellR5555]

I’m not very good with the terminology but it’s not the art of shaving logo I’m referring to is it called the tang or shank on the handle where it say Thiers Issard made in France the opposite side is just blank but on the one I’m looking at it says 5/8 ACIER C 135

Now I get what you are saying Jay. Yes that is different, as far as i can see they used that stamp when TI first switched to C135 , now the when seems to not be too clear but as far i can work out , somewhere from 2008 to 2012.

 

[Olie29]

Now I get what you are saying Jay. Yes that is different, as far as i can see they used that stamp when TI first switched to C135 , now the when seems to not be too clear but as far i can work out , somewhere from 2008 to 2012.

Thanks Russ that’s quite interesting I assume it is still made using the C135 but maybe just not stamped the same. Another I saw just had the ‘R’ stamped instead maybe that was pre C135

 

[RussellR5555]

Thanks Russ that’s quite interesting I assume it is still made using the C135 but maybe just not stamped the same. Another I saw just had the ‘R’ stamped instead maybe that was pre C135

Yes I believe the modern TI Razors are still C135.

 

[SammieM]

The letters were used when TI was testing different steels I believe. The current TIs are made from c135 which means that it has 13.5% carbon in the steel. It is hard, but holds an edge a long time. Billy is absolutely right. The AOS stamp increased the price significantly for a product that is otherwise sold for about 100 bucks. There was a great shop in Ireland that had the best prices on TI razors, but as of couple of months ago doesn’t exist anymore... There are other shops that still have better prices than 160$.

 

[SammieM]

Last week a guy out of France was selling a 6/8 in bone scales for 110€ plus shipping.