Thiers Issard Toute Barbes Straight Razor 7/8 Review

The owner of Grown Man Shave handpicked this series on a trip to France in 2023. He was impressed by the quality and uniqueness of these blades and scales.

Thiers Issard Special 7/8" Toute Barbes Straight Razor with resin scales and Square Point nose, and full hollow Singing’ Hollowed, or extra-hollowed Carbon Steel blade "Special Toute Barbers"‘ nickname comes from the sound the blade makes when a softer material is dragged gently across the cutting edge - like making your water glass sing!

Thiers Issard straight razors represent the finest grind and thinnest blades available. Founded in 1884 by Pierre Thiers, a skillful blacksmith known for exceptional handheld blades. The family business continued through Pierre’s wife and sons well into the 20th century, and the handmade blades are still produced in central France today.

Scale Material: Resin Scales
Blade Width: 7/8"
Blade Point: Square Point
Blade Material: Carbon Steel
Blade Grind: Singing Hollowed
Origin: Theirs, France

"This is an excellent blade!" ~ The Daly Shave

Thanks to The Daly Shave for this independent review, offering wet shaving reviews wet shaving products, and wet shaving gear since 2016.

We currently have 3 models in the Toute Barbes collection—same blade as in the review in the above video done by The Daly Shave.

PRESTIGE STRAIGHT RAZOR 7/8" DESERT IRONWOOD

Scale Material: Desert Ironwood
Blade Width: 7/8"
Blade Point: Square Point
Blade Material: C135 Carbon Steel Blade
Blade Grind: Singing Hollowed
Origin: Theirs, France

Special Toute Barbes Straight Razor 7/8" Resin

 Scale Material: Resin Scales
Blade Width: 7/8"
Blade Point: Square Point
Blade Material: Carbon Steel
Blade Grind: Singing Hollowed
Origin: Theirs, France