I don't do much "acquisitioning" anymore, but here are a few things that I just received.
A couple of Mühle R41 razors and a BRW fluted handle NEW.
A Robert Becker large 001 scuttle (which I believe is the largest available anywhere). To help you get the scale of just how huge this thing is, I shot a picture next to a one quart Pyrex glass measuring cup, and a quart is exactly what the water reservoir holds.
A couple of Mühle R41 razors and a BRW fluted handle NEW.
A Robert Becker large 001 scuttle (which I believe is the largest available anywhere). To help you get the scale of just how huge this thing is, I shot a picture next to a one quart Pyrex glass measuring cup, and a quart is exactly what the water reservoir holds.
I love the double thumb notches! It has some odd honing wear, and almost no bevel, nearly a full wedge. I think it will clean up very nicely! What are your thoughts on the hone wear? Were the razors that were made in this era hand fordged to cause such odd hone wear? It is pretty square, it looks like the person who honed it knew what they were doing... I see from the B&B it was made around 1840s. As far as cleaning the handle, what do I soak them in, and, sand them with? Just want to clean it up, not change it. What are your thoughts?
