Rasoir Sabre razors

[Kyle89]

Hey all! Trying to have somewhat of a productive day today (and you can see how that's going....)

Anywho, I've recently purchased an Ertan Suer razor (thanks to a 15% off code). I've seen a few other guys on here using these razors and I've been so happy with my purchase so far I thought I'd give some of my thoughts.

My particular razor is a 7/8th half-hollow called the "Russian Bear". I've always wanted a razor with a barbers notch and finally pulled the trigger on one.

There are some slight imperfections on mine- but functionality is flawless.

When it comes to stock edges, I'm usually quick to want to put my own edge on a razor, but the edge on this razor is absolutely fantastic. The maker did not try to put a quick edge on this razor to get it out the door- he put time into it to get it right, and I will not be putting this razor on the stones as long as I don't need to.

I love this razor, and the prices are reasonable. I highly recommend looking into this maker and giving one a try if you haven't already. I will be enjoying this piece for a very long time.

I'd love to hear other people's thoughts on these razors, and share yours and your stories Pictures are a must.


Back to work...

 

[FullyLoaded]

Ertan Süer does beautiful work. I have one of his Gustave Lalune razors--Mon Fier Destrier.

I started with a Gold Dollar, then got this after deciding that straight razor shaving is for me. Sure, there are some minor cosmetic imperfections, as you said, but I still think these razors are a steal considering the level of craftsmanship on them. I agree that the factory edge is fantastic, although I only have my professionally honed GD to compare it to.

 

[Serban]

Ertan's creations (imperfections included) are masterfully hollowed razors and fantastic shavers. The ones I tried, Le Grelot and Mon Fier Destrier, have the blades longer than standard and it took me a few shaves to get used to. Good value for money.

Here's the last I got, a Mon Fier Destrier scaled by Ertan in Juma Gem green.

 

[Shaun asleep]

I had one before but sold it. It was an excellent razor and came shave ready.

I sold it along with all my other gear, but recently rebooted my SR addiction with 3 Gold Monkeys.

But... I have one of Ertan's razors (and some 0.25 paste) inbound and am very much looking forward to it!

That Our Russe was on my want list, but I went for one of his razors with the Mk thumb notch instead.

Edit:

This was mine, loved it.

 

[Tanuki]

Bump. I went overboard on Ertan Süer's work. Mostly 6/8s, but the Russian Bear 7/8 and a few 5/8s as well. No regrets!

I particularly like that he has his own custom French blanks forged in 100C6 steel, as well as using Solingen blanks. His creative play with branding (Gustave La Lune, Jürgen Hammer) adds something as well. It's a whole package.

 

[Tanuki]

Thursday's shave

 

[Kyle89]

Just noticed this thread got some replies haha- used mine today! Can't get a bad shave out of this thing.

 

[Tanuki]

Gustave La Lune Veni Vidi Vici 6/8 (by Ertan Süer)

 

[Tanuki]

I asked Ertan about his non-RSF brands. His reply:

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As I have been collecting razors for 20 years, lost of makers used to give other name to their razors. I love the imaginations that some makers had and every new razors in my collections made me ask why, it was the case with my first blade found in Istanbul Filarmonica and eventhough it was not a singing razor it creaps a lot when you shave with it.

The second was a Ern S525 with a Fregate Logo and the Third a Grelot found in France

It's in the same mind that I have found Gustave Lalune, Gustave for the steel industry of Eiffel and Lalune links to Luna Werk Cie a Solingen brand that I affected due to its logo and well made razors

Jurgen Hammer, sounds for me Georges Le Marteau.. the forging hammer and I have found this idea due to the 6/8 Bismarck form blade, The Insubmersive battleship during the II WW and the massive steel construction. You can see it like a "nom de guerre"
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[Tanuki]

Gustave Lalune 52, Honneur & Blason, Forge a Nogent (custom blank for Ertan Süer), full hollow, ebony scales

 

[Tanuki]

The True Ottoman Sword 6/8, Ertan Süer, France,
C115CrV blank forged in Solingen, wenge scales,
gold tang and spine

It is gorgeous. This blade is relatively short, fits perfectly between my nose and sideburns for satisfyingly long strokes up and down the cheeks.

 

[Tanuki]

Paris - Istanbul 1883, Rasoir Sabre France 5/8,
Solingen silver steel (dare we say, Orient Express)

I do like the nimble qualities of a 5/8, every so often. As always, Ertan Süer's edge and gold highlighted etching is top notch.

 

[House Boy]

Paris - Istanbul 1883, Rasoir Sabre France 5/8,
Solingen silver steel (dare we say, Orient Express)

I do like the nimble qualities of a 5/8, every so often. As always, Ertan Süer's edge and gold highlighted etching is top notch.
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Very nice, where did you find

 

[Tanuki]

Very nice, where did you find

I bought it directly from the rasoir-sabre dot com website. He (Ertan Süer) takes PayPal in dollars, shipping to the US is smooth, and he communicates well if there are any questions or issues.

 

[House Boy]

I bought it directly from the rasoir-sabre dot com website. He (Ertan Süer) takes PayPal in dollars, shipping to the US is smooth, and he communicates well if there are any questions or issues.

Sorry for another question. Did you have him do the razor prep and qc for flatness?

 

[Tanuki]

Sorry for another question. Did you have him do the razor prep and qc for flatness?

Didn't see your question until today. No special prep, but direct from Ertan. Strop and go for me, with over 10 RSF/Lalune SRs. My maintenance is on a diamond pasted balsa strop progression.

 

[Tanuki]

RSF Drakkar 6/8 today