T.I. Jaguar/Le Grelot set

[Angus Young]

I'm eyeing one of these sets as a christmas present for myself.

http://www.rasurpur.de/english/shop/shop.html

Anyone got any opinions on these blades/sets?

 

[persco]

The Le Grelot is one of the finest razors around. I have the 1/4 grind, and it remains one of my favourite razors. If you have the means to get yourself a nice christmas gift, I doubt you'll be disappointed with this set.

Also, I've bought a few things from Martin at Rasurpur. He's wonderful to deal with.

s.

 

[leighton]

Very nice razors. As long as you've got the money to spend on that, I'd say go for it.

 

[TstebinsB]

I don't know what your experience or commitment is but if you're relatively new, then you should get a shave ready razor in the BST. It's a much safer approach financially. If you know what you're doing and you're a dedicated straight razor user, then I can recommend those blades. However, TI isn't known for its quality control so there may be issues with the scales.

 

[Angus Young]

Thanks for the replies Gents. I already own a cheap straight with a Solingen blade and this is definately the road I want to go down (just because I think it's cool to be able to say you shave with a straight). The plan of attack is to get myself a quality razor for regular use and use my cheap one to develop some honing skills.

 

[moggio]

I just bought my first straight razor and it's a Le Grelot.

I'm having a great time learning how to wet shave with it.

It also looks very cool.

Have fun.

 

[professorchaos]

I don't know what your experience or commitment is but if you're relatively new, then you should get a shave ready razor in the BST. It's a much safer approach financially. If you know what you're doing and you're a dedicated straight razor user, then I can recommend those blades. However, TI isn't known for its quality control so there may be issues with the scales.

Very good advice.