JR Torrey

Found this at a local antiques shop. Looked pretty clean, so I brought it home. She's a 9/16 J.R. Torrey.



After about an hour with some Mother's, it looks like this:



Turned out pretty good, but there are a few small discolorations still on the blade. Think I'll start at 1000 grit and go through 1500 and 2000, and then re-polish. That should give me a very clean blade, I think.

Looks good, should be a great shaver

Nice cleanup. I spotted a couple Torreys at a shop by my house yesterday. I may go back and pick them up as everything I've read about them seems to be very positive.

Thanks guys!
Econjoe, I've never owned a Torrey before, but it was made in Massachusetts, the good old U.S. of A., so it should be good steel.
The blade has a slight smile to it. Never honed a smile before. Hope I don't mess it up.

Lookin' good. Nice score and thanks for posting. Great clean-up.

Torrey has an interesting history.

This might not be the best link but if gives a decent overview.

http://strazors.com/index.php?id=67&doc=the_j_r_torrey_co_

I've got an old Torrey that I picked up at an estate sale a few months back. Great shaver!

Nice acquisition!

Hokahay, thanks for the link! Winchester38, here's hoping mine turns into a great shaver as well.

the Torreys shave extremely well and hold the edge well also

Your find inspired me to shave with my Torrey this evening.

Winchester38 said:

Your find inspired me to shave with my Torrey this evening.

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Cool! Nice blade!

I can't wait to shave with my Torrey again. It's being honed right now and I should get it back any time now