Le Grelot Like New Forgings
These razors are NOT fully hollowed but have a thicker grind.The new 1/4 grind 11/16 razors have the same grind (or as close as possible to this) like the old 1/4 Le Grelot had and they shave really easy and great.
The new 1/4 grind 7/8 are tiny bit more hollow but shave as excellent and as smooth.
All razors on this page have serrations on the upper and lower side of the shank for a good grip and come in a Thiers Issard leather pouch.
The steel for these beauties is one of the best high carbon steel which is available today namely the Carbonsong C135 steel.
As an example: Usual razor steel like the one from Solingen has 0.6-0-8% of carbon. Very good steel has 1% carbon. The razors you see here have round about 1.35% carbon.
So what does this mean?
The higher the carbon content the harder the steel gets. The harder it is the better is the mirror polish and the sharper it will be. It stays longer sharp, too.
Due to a new hardening process the hardness is way above 60 Rockwell (usually around 65 HRC). The back is made a bit "softer" to give it more flexibility and to reduce the risk of breaking.
So the old equation: Old steel = better steel does not work!
The 11/16 and the 7/8 are made from completely new forged blanks. The geometry and look stems from the old (and gone) Le Grelot quarter grinds.
These razors shave extremely well and smooth and are an excellent choice even for thick beards and beginners.
The 11/16 blank is exactly the same as the very new Silverwing Third Limited Edtion.
As an example: Usual razor steel like the one from Solingen has 0.6-0-8% of carbon. Very good steel has 1% carbon. The razors you see here have round about 1.35% carbon.
So what does this mean?
The higher the carbon content the harder the steel gets. The harder it is the better is the mirror polish and the sharper it will be. It stays longer sharp, too.
Due to a new hardening process the hardness is way above 60 Rockwell (usually around 65 HRC). The back is made a bit "softer" to give it more flexibility and to reduce the risk of breaking.
So the old equation: Old steel = better steel does not work!
The 11/16 and the 7/8 are made from completely new forged blanks. The geometry and look stems from the old (and gone) Le Grelot quarter grinds.
These razors shave extremely well and smooth and are an excellent choice even for thick beards and beginners.
The 11/16 blank is exactly the same as the very new Silverwing Third Limited Edtion.
Special - Thiers Issard 7/8 with ivory scales - 1/4 hollow - Mirror Polish
These are the last ones I have with really beautiful and thick cut ivory scales.Price is 660 EUR with tax (554.62 EUR without tax) plus shipping.
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Just drop us a note for a quote if you are interested. We have only three of them left.
This razor comes shave ready out of the box. I am taking care of it myself.