According to Titan's website, the company was originally founded in 1918 in Incheon South Korea, but now manufactures their razors in Taiwan. In a thread on a different Titan straight razor, there was a "TW" marking on the tang. In 2009, Titan states it "Applied for trademark protection, setup distribution and marketing company in Guangzhou - mainland China". It wouldn't surprise me if they also decided to manufacture razors in Guangzhou without saying anything about it.
Yeah, I've read what there is to read about the company. Thing is, manufacturing standards vary around the globe. It's entirely possible that the razors have always been made in China, and just finished in Taiwan. If they add enough value to the piece (like the excessive packaging) in Taiwan they can claim it was made there. And maybe they are made in Taiwan. It's a mystery of sorts.
I would be interested in seeing what you think of Soviet made razors from the 60s and 70s. The resale price is low and the noise on the forums is that the steel is pretty good.
They're pretty good for the most part, if you get one in good condition. I had a couple from the late 50s I think, name started with a V. They're usually 5/8, which doesn't interest me. The steel is pretty hard and takes/keeps an edge. They're not going to win any beauty contests but for the prices they go for they work well.
Hi, good idea but feedback and torque do not translate well to video. Use of torque is something that has to be evaluated on the spot, in real time - how much force, when, etc.... The basic concept is to keep the force focused on the bevel/edge and to make sure that extra force is not put on the spine. Knowing how to regulate or apply torque it only comes from doing it over and over and over again. Every honing session is unique, everyone will feel things differently too. It's part of the skill-set revolving around understanding and utilizing feedback - the more someone hones and the more someone pays attention to what is going on - writing it down, and inspecting the work, comparing edges to one another , etc - the more that skill set develops. I wouldn't say it is a matter of doing it correctly or incorrectly unless someone is flexing the blade while torquing. No, it's more like how someone makes it work for them in their honing style and progressions. It really can't be taught, it has to be experienced. I could make a video and say "do this, and do that, and that's torque". but what it is and how it works are wildly different things and the latter is the real mystery. Everyone that hears about torque gets what it is, basically. But using it and learning it can only come via practical application.
Hi keith great info im the antique store kind of guy i like shaving with a piece of history not a piece of you know what but i will say it definitely looks better then that first tank lol Gratz
Oh no, not another one. I wonder how many guys with RAD have bought Titan razors because of these videos. "Hey Keith, that Titan you did a video about totally sucked!" "Yeah... That's what I said..." "Oh yeah, never mind". Lol.
so in my limited experience and not honing loads of razors modern steel just does not seem to be the same as the vintage stuff . old sheffield steel i seem to get a much softer edge for the shave so very comfortable modern steel seems to give a harsher edge both sharp but the old stuff just feels better if that makes sense . mind you i have not used a bunch of new razors so there could be one out there that the steel is ok . i guess there is a lot to do with the material used and the manufacturing process. not a back looking razor but why do they use a spacer and not a wedge cost i guess and not an understanding of what the wedge is for . for 20 bucks though not to bad however the vintage all day long for 20 bucks mate both your going to have to do a bit of work on but the vintage comes with a bit of history and for me better steel in general
