The Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

This just arrived. It looks like it will need the very minimal work done to it, before it hits the hones.

Joseph Allen & Sons, NON XLL, Medium Size Hollow Ground. Sheffield England

 

I was looking at that one but I figured it would go well outside of the budget, good thing it went to someone here. Looks like a really nice stone

 

All the Simmons hardware razors I've seen have had germany stamped on them.

 

Aye..I thought it Would have Shot Up as Well..The Same Seller has a Few More Charnleys on the Go at the Moment..

Billy..

 

This one doesn't have a country of origin stamped on it.

 

Well I guess not all do. From what I've looked up they have been marked as saint louis, Germany, USA, and also some were from England. They mainly sold the keen kutter.

 

Yeah..Mine was a Simmons Keen Cutter..With Solingen Stamped on the Tang..I Have Seen a Few with No Solingen Stamp & this is Why Some think they were Made in the USA but they were All Made in Germany to the Best of My Knowledge..

Edit..No Solingen Mark on My Tang..It Says Solingen on the Original Box..

Billy..

 

Two came today. Both made in Boston Mass.

Top:
New England Razor Co. English Steel. Boston. 12/16th inch
This one was a surprise. It seemed pretty sharp, and well cared for. I took it to the strops, and to my surprise, it's popping single hairs, all the way down the edge. I might sanitize it and see what it is capable of, as is.

Bottom:
Dame Stoddard & Kendal. Boston Mass. 12/16+ inch.
Needs some hone work. The edge was slightly abused, but not too bad.

 

I have just taken the plunge with this beauty from J. Nowill & Sons, Sheffield, England:

With thanks to @Billyfergie for his advice, patience and keen knowledge.







I also managed to snag a matching box in a separate transaction:



Wish me luck!

 

Looks like a very nice razor! Good luck.

 

Awesome acquisitions guys!!!


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I did find one that was made in Sheffield. I was surprised. I’m guessing it was during ww1 but that’s just a guess.

 

Great looking razor. Good luck

 

I picked up this J.M. Schmid & Son razor some time ago and cleaned it up last night. It was in pretty rough shape. The blade is not in the best condition -- lots of pitting and staining, but I feel I can put a good edge on it. Scales and pins are tight. I did my usual progression: steel wool, 800, 1, 1.5 and 2k wet/dry and then lots of Mothers polish. I purchased it more because it was a brand that I did not have in my collection and it was dirt cheap. Not sure of the age of this razor. JM Schmid was active between 1871 and 1964. "Celebrated Hollow Ground (and a word I can't decipher)" on the blade. No markings on other side of tang.

 

Genco Easy Aces
I got this guy in the mail on Monday, it looks better in person!


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That's a beauty.

 

It looks great in pictures Nice one!

 

Thank you gentlemen, I snagged it with all the luck I had left. It appears to have been honed once, and it looks like it was used maybe once or twice. It had some water spots that needed a 1500, 2000, 2500, & Flitz progression. Overall it is in near perfect shape other than one stubborn tiny black spot the size of a pin point. I think I’ll ship her off to a Coti expert honemister, I’ve never had a Coti Edge. Any suggestions?


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