Thiers Issard Spartacus Straight Razor 6/8 Blade Hook Nose

I mean as many that purchase this razor already know it’s beautiful. As I opened this french made blade I soon realized that the stories of french metal work are true. As any peice of french timelessness it is very delicate like any razor edge but obviously highly functional and works great. The thing that took me back was the weight of the blade. It made me wish all my razors were this heavy because with this blade it truly does all the work. Having a pair of 5/8 dovos I was not ready for this much of a weight increase which is surprisingly nice. Definitely a slight learning curve but nothing a skilled shaver wont figure out in about 1-2 shaves. I don’t think this is a beginner’s first or second razor go and get a round point or maybe for the second round buyers get a french hook point instead. the point on the razor is very distinct and easy to nick yourself with. 👍

It’s a wonderful work of art and is a pleasure to use with its weight and sharp edge.

This is an excellent razor. This is my second Thierry Issard razor My other being a carbon steel Le Grelot. This razor is in a different league. It’s more of a 7/8 blade and is nice and heavy. Not liking a singing blade this one is perfect I am a beginner and I get a really close shave on the first pass. I haven't stropped it yet and will be careful when I do.

Gorgeous str8 with a hefty blade!
For my first shave I used it right out of the box with no honing or stropping. It shaved beautifully as was. I had been eyeballing this str8 for several months, while accumulating the funds to make the purchase. Then to my dismay it sold out!
This specific version of TI Spartacus must be exclusive to Shave Nation. I haven't seen it available anywhere else, as I was searching for it everywhere as a result of it selling out.
To my delight, I saw it was once again available at SN.
I jumped on it this time! I wasn't taking any chances of it disappearing for good this go around.
The attention to detail and the overall quality of this str8 are outstanding and I would definitely recommend it.
However, it is listed as a 6/8 from spine to edge, but according to my tape it measures as a 7/8. Now this is no issue with me as I love a 7/8 blade. But I knew instantly when I removed it from the leather case and opened it, that by eye it looked bigger than a 6/8. I also wouldn't recommend this str8 as the first choice for a beginner. While the square point on this one doesn't feel overly menacing, the risk of it biting is ever present. If you are a beginner, then I'd recommend very gently muting the point.
Thanks Geo for the secure packaging job, this gorgeous work of art of a str8 and the free SN face towel and sticker you included!

Ordered my first real straight razor, it came sooner than expected and is beautiful. It came sharp and ready to go and very well package. First nice thing I’ve bought myself in over a year and I’m very happy with what I received.