So I've been using a Gold Dollar straight razor for a few months now and have gotten the hang of it. I'd like to invest in a nice quality straight razor soon. I've had my eye on this Their Issard by Art of Shaving. I saw it in the local store and thought it was absolutely gorgeous looking. My question is, is it worth that price tag? Is this a $300 tier TI razor or am I paying a huge markup because it's AoS and should get a straight from TI direct instead? The other ones I'm looking at are this Eagle Brand, La Legende 1886, Triangle Bocote, Spartacus Festonne, Le Chasseur 3 Bears (this one is #2 on my list; love the scales on this), or Aigle Festonne. Are any of these better than the other? I'm pretty set on a TI over a Dovo or other Solingen blade; not for any particular reason.
Also, my Gold Dollar is to the point of needing honing and I found a guy locally (Bob Keyes) through B&B that does honing. Should I get my GD honed back up while I decide on my quality straight or should I get the TI and not bother honing the Gold Dollar?
Thanks for all the help and advice in advance.
Also, my Gold Dollar is to the point of needing honing and I found a guy locally (Bob Keyes) through B&B that does honing. Should I get my GD honed back up while I decide on my quality straight or should I get the TI and not bother honing the Gold Dollar?
Thanks for all the help and advice in advance.