Hi all,
Here's a couple of travel/mustache razors I recently picked up. The scales are scrimshawed ivory. They are made by Rodgers and the shank markings are pretty old. I have an idea when they would have been made, but I wanted to get some opinions from you guys (who know a LOT more than I do about old razors). What do you think?
Best,
Steve
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This has got to be my favorite thread. Thank you very much everyone for sharing!
This is gorgeous, and I am envious.This may not be the oldest razor, it was made in 1880; but to know that I was the FIRST person to shave with this razor makes it exceptional to me.
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I don't think it is that old. I would be betting more likely 1920's-30's. looks like he must have ground out a big chip!
It isn't honed or anything at the moment. It's more of a keepsake. I've been trying to find some vintage straights but there's not much around the oilfields of west Texas.
To be honest, half that blade is missing, hence my comment about your grandfather removing a big chip. That is the way the blade looks, with little hone wear on the spine, but lots of blade gone. It changes the geometry of the blade, so I am afraid it will never be much of a shaver again. Cool family keepsake though. I would maybe make a little box frame and put it on display, and try to track down something a little easier to use.
If you need a shave ready straight to start with there are plenty of places who will post one to you. Try putting a WTB in our sales area.
If you need a shave ready straight to start with there are plenty of places who will post one to you. Try putting a WTB in our sales area.