Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

[DrStrange]

Actually I tell I lie... I do have another Joseph Rodgers razor, but it's also sitting in my 'to do' pile. A weird and highly ornate old wedge, with some of the most beautifully figured horn scales I've ever seen. Perhaps I'll do them both up together this weekend.

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I have an old TI from about the 1930's I suppose
because the scales have an image of a diver wearing dive shoes
which resemble ballet slippers.

The toe of that razor is double scalloped like your Rogers.
Do you suppose that is merely a style,
or maybe some cracks in the steel were milled out,
or something else?

 

[Antique Hoosier]

Mail Call from a certain Parisian Family

Received from Caroline Kindal. NOS

 

[cotedupy]

I have an old TI from about the 1930's I suppose
because the scales have an image of a diver wearing dive shoes
which resemble ballet slippers.

The toe of that razor is double scalloped like your Rogers.
Do you suppose that is merely a style,
or maybe some cracks in the steel were milled out,
or something else?

Oh I don’t know tbh, I’m definitely not an old razor expert!

In knifemaking terms it’d be extremely unusual to get cracks in that kind of way and area during HT, but maybe razors might be different (?).

My one is from the ‘Regency’ period, ie early c.19th, and the fashion back then was fairly flamboyant, so I suspect it’s because of that. And (to make a sweeping generalisation) - the French like a bit of decoration too, don’t they!

 

[Antique Hoosier]

The even dozen best finds of early 2024 as I re-entered the “hobby” after a 5 year break.

I think this is enough.

 

[Wid]

Was just gifted this by my grandnephew. Anyone have any info on it. I cleaned it best I could without affecting the gold wash.

 

[Darth Scandalous]

Looks like the Hayashi logo on the blade. Tungsten Steel makes me think Japan too.

 

[cotedupy]

Was just gifted this by my grandnephew. Anyone have any info on it. I cleaned it best I could without affecting the gold wash. View attachment 1813506


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That’s awesome. Grandnephew knocking it out the park there, eh!

 

[Wid]

That’s awesome. Grandnephew knocking it out the park there, eh!

He did indeed

 

[HL99]

Just got this Tanifuji in great condition. Getting it cleaned and honed up. Very excited for the shave.

 

[The MaydayGuard]

Walter Busch 14, Solingen, 7/8" made in the 1920s.
This razor has one of the most finely ground blades of my razors.

 

[Frank Shaves]

Le Grelot 357 11/16 quarter hollow that I bought from @exocet.

After a little clean-up. I only wish the photos better captured how the blades pops under daylight. I cannot see any wear on the blade. Feels great in my hand. Could not be happier with the razor!

 

[cotedupy]

Basically mint and untouched Bengall with its coffin going cheap on UK ebay? Alright then, don’t mind if I do!

 

[bluesparkuk]

I just added my 21st and final razor to my collection/rotation today a Filarmonica Novadur...will post MY pics when it arrives

(dealers pic)

 

[Frank Shaves]

And one more while we're at it. A $20 Union Spike for testing stones. This makes five Union Spikes for me: one NOS and four user-grade test razors.

Before.

After a little clean-up. I chose not to go for perfection on this one.

 

[bluesparkuk]

The Fili arrived today

 

[JPO]

Tula German (I think) straight razor with a pasted paddle strop.
This was in pretty good condition. It's never been honed.
Tula is a place in Russia too.

Does anyone have any info about this razor?

 

[swellcat]

And one more while we're at it. A $20 Union Spike for testing stones. This makes five Union Spikes for me: one NOS and four user-grade test razors.

Before.

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After a little clean-up. I chose not to go for perfection on this one.

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Looks good and like good work on your part. Man, that bronze patina, though . . . it is appealing to me. Wonder what conditions created that finish.

 

[bluesparkuk]

The Fili arrived todayView attachment 1814840

That may be my final straight purchase,although in saying that,perhaps if i see other fully restored Red Imps(then who knows)Red Imps may be a collection within a collection,or if i see something with very fancy/unusual scales,i'm still always looking

 

[Wid]

This one arrived yesterday

 

[bluesparkuk]

Dubl Duck arrived today