I saw this on the Bay a few days ago, and put in a $10 bid. Looks like 1900-1912. This will be my fourth Case Family razor. I hope its as big as it looks, and I guess I am going to carve some scales. Any thoughts on it? Pictures are from the auction.
Looks like a half - 3/4 hollow with very little hone wear. And a long blade. Very nice. I would just sand out the rust spot and replicate those scales in horn.
I am pretty excited. I mentally really like the idea of American straight razors. I have eight before this one. I am going to try and do some texturing on wooden scales. My plan is to use the existing scales as patterns, including the shape and thickness, and use the existing wedge. Any suggestions for a first scale attempt?
Congrats Adam! I just bought a Case Red Imp #133 from a friends son (he needs money for a church/school mission) and I am in the process of trying to hone it. It's definitely not as vintage as the one you just got, but, I too love it simply since it is a piece of Americana! Good find. Oh and by the way...I love the "accidently" won the auction. Classic
I purchased one of these from @HolyRollah when he purged his den. Its an awesome razor to use, and the largest 133 I have seen. I am on the look out now for a Red Imp Wedge. Its a great shaver, and I love using it.
Anything coming outta the Little Valley NY area will shave like a dream.. We think they were made from the super fine grain Pennsylvania steel, still looking for the proof of that.. These NY razors are some of the few that can handle and hold onto a full Shapton GS progression out to 30k without ever getting harsh it is an awesome shave when they are set up like that.. These and Japanese Razors are my personal favorite shavers If you are looking at wood with a texture you can always go Spalted woods but also take a look at Black Palm.. These woods are harder to work with and pretty much require a CA finish or a Pressure Treat to work well as scales.. I guess you could do a G10 Liner also
you might look into a stablized wood too. the beauty of wood the sturdiness of plastic. I wish any of my ebay finds look that good for that little $$$.
