Independent UK suppliers of Thiers-Issard

Straight razors and accessories

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We are pleased to be able to supply the range of Thiers Issard razors and shaving accessories. World-famous, this French manufacturer only produces the finest straight razors and is renowned for the quality and finish of all their goods.

Thiers-Issard strops are all made to high standards using air- and kiln-dried European Beech. The facings are real leather - not artificial as in some strops - and the leather used for wallets is the finest Baragnia hide. Shown right is the ‘Voystrop’, which also features a sheath for carrying a straight razor when travelling. Have a look at the range by just clicking the photo to the right!

If you have invested in a Thiers-Issard straight razor, it follows that you will want to look after it - after all, it will (with care!) last a lifetime. Take a look at the range of wallets and boxes we stock, all made by Thiers-Issard to the highest standards in materials such as Baragnia leather, varnished Beech and Burl Elm. Just click on the picture to the left to go to the correct site page - or use the menu above.

Thiers-Issard produce their shaving brushes to the same level of quality and finish as their other products, so only expect the best. Here you will find a range of superior shaving brushes made from the finest natural materials available in sizes and at prices to suit all tastes and pockets. Don’t forget - ‘a good brush makes a good shave great!’ And believe us, these are very good brushes indeed -  just click the picture to see them!

Our range of Thiers-Issard razors will continue to grow over the coming months, so do bookmark the site! We have been granted sole UK use of the famous ‘Spartacus’ name for use on the majority of razors supplied by us, this being one of the oldest of Thiers-Issard’s trademarks. Just click on the photo to the right go to the razor page.

Good news is that Thiers-Issard have made considerable changes and improvements to their methods of production in recent months. These include:

New heat treatments. All blades now have the benefit of the new heat treatments recently implemented by Thiers-Issard , giving even harder, more durable steel and finer edges.

Better gold leafing: The new gold leafing method has resulted in a fourfold increase in the thickness of the gold plating on blades and this has also been quality-upgraded from Eurogold standard to full 24-karat.

Improved sharpening methods: developed in conjunction with European sharpening specialists in order to take full advantage of their new grinding machines and special honing wheels. The result? A superb finish and edge to their new razors!

Take a look at how things are done at Thiers-Issard - a fascinating glimpse into the domain of the master craftsman!

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