Straight Razor Acquisition Thread
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timwcic
"Look what I found"
A pussycat followed me home from the fleamarket this weekend. One of my snowbird Pickers had a Puma 75 in close to shave ready condition. Even had its original cat house.
Oooooo!
Sweet lord! Tim that is some razor!
I like Puma razors a lot and not without a reason. Congratulations. [emoji2]
timwcic
"Look what I found"
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I've never seen a wooden case like that for a straight razor. What's inside? Is it simply wood? I really like that idea.
I've never seen a wooden case like that for a straight razor. What's inside? Is it simply wood? I really like that idea.
timwcic
"Look what I found"
Yep. Just as I suspected: those are awesome.
I asked that gentleman from Maine to restore that razor. He came back with "it doesn't need restoration". He cleaned, polished and honed it to perfection. I've enjoyed every shave with that little blade.
I'm in a rut; it's a good rut, I think, but a rut nonetheless . . . .
MK31, looks like it has a little hone wear on the toe, hopefully it'll shave well.
Sellers photo...
Score!
They are all plastic
Are they? So the ivory ones must be user enhancements? Or special orders?
Don't know
Wow some great shopping had by all!! Im feeling empty as i have nothing this week to share....
timwcic
"Look what I found"
Keep hunting Brother, don't want to get used to the full wallet feeling.
Hahaha...so true Tim....at this point im running out of room in my razor storage box fast....the wife is already thinking she might have to add a drawer to the bottom...gotta love a wife who can make custom cabinets and supports ones crazy obsessions.
Antique Hoosier
“Aircooled”
My local knife shop guy called me and told me of about 70 straights he had for me to look at. Quite a few very nice old Sheffield and a smattering of Barber Supply 6/8 full hollow spike points. Out of the bunch I chose one unique marque that I've never owned but know of their reputation. I would have liked to have purchased about a dozen or so as he had some lesser known Sheffield cutlers.
In the end I stayed within reason but did pick up a nice vintage PUMA two blade folder to upgrade my daily carry. I didn't bargain much with him on the two items because he has treated me well over the last few years and he is a vital connection in the quality knife mkt. Photos to follow later.
In the end I stayed within reason but did pick up a nice vintage PUMA two blade folder to upgrade my daily carry. I didn't bargain much with him on the two items because he has treated me well over the last few years and he is a vital connection in the quality knife mkt. Photos to follow later.
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