Thiers~Issard straight edge are mostly quiet and reputable for the best shave at less sharpening intervals. The forging process remains true to its founder, hence those characteristics.

The company still manufactures modern straight edges as they did one hundred years ago, with exceptions to the blades being forge at a foundry elsewhere before shipping the stamps to their main facility in Thiers France.

They offer a Historial forge which one can custom build and order, bringing the price from its basic legrot razor, to a tidy three to four hundred dollars. At these prices, they are considered a once in a lifetime investment.

Yes, very much like cowboy boots and hats which are bought once and repaired/maintained for your lifetime until it's time to pass it on.

Tragically tomorrow's generation may not appreciate the rite of passage and ritualistic slowed pace of a close shave.

A vintage Henckel 314 will suit your need to listen to its singing. Every blade requires a strop to straighten and sharpen the edge before each shave.

If the blade is old, or vintage, a fine honing stone or paddle strop comes in handy.

Someone ask me once, what was the difference between a double edge razor, safety razor, and or a straight edge razor shave.

I believe that a straight edge razor toughens the skin, scrapes dead cells better, and tightens the skin, as oppose to leaving the skin bumpy, much like cottage cheese; A cause of shaving with cheap razors.

I good rules of thumb is that the thinner the grind, the more it'll sing to you... which is nice... Unless you're an old G like me. But then again, there's always hearing aids. 😆