The Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

Thank you @Spyder ! The one I already have had an etch that is almost gone. That rest of it looks good though.

 

New model Gold Dollar from the first run.

 

Nice looking Gold Dollar razor. Who did the blade etching?

 

It was done at the factory as part of this group buy. There is a FB group called Gold Dollar Shave Club, and this is the first batch of this model razor.

 

I like that look. When is it coming out, and what will it cost to the public?

 

I just messaged the factory owner to ask.

 

Picked up a 4/8 Soderen
She needs to be brought back to life .I could not stand to see her in such condition.Can not wait for this restore.

 

Keith (@Spyder), after seeing this here and in your SOTD’s, and wanting to try a Le Grelot, I had to pull the trigger on this sister razor...

I believe this is the 193 (6/8”) version but I really dig the look. Looking forward to getting it in my hands!!!

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”... and totally not a stalker
Tom.

 

Ooh la la! Very nice score! Mine’s the 133 5/8. That 6/8 should make an excellent shaver.

 

Unknown Stub Tail. "Silver Steel". $11.26 on Ebay

 

A big Double Duck

 

Nice! Everyone should have one

 

5/8 James Barlow & Son Sheffield Pre 1850 Blade
Just finishing honing this blade .This razor took an extremely keen edge off the J-Nat . The quality of the steel in this razor is awesome.

 

Red Imp 133 from Drygulch (thanks Adam!). Being a honing nerd, I put my own jnat edge on it, buttery smooth razor. I've used it 2 days in a row and it just doesn't get any better.

Cheers, Steve

 

Grabbed a pair of razors that got the adrenaline pumping with the first picture I saw. The tang only has a “P.S.” and a “REN...” in a box. The clue is probably on the scales, but I really can’t tell what it is.
Whether I learn their history or not, I love the shape and I look forward to ever so lightly cleaning them up and using them. I hope you enjoy...

The blade shape: sleek and sexy in my book.

And the tang stamp(s):

Tom

 

Dang those are nice! BTW that tang notch is called a 'blood notch'. Better to send them to me....

Cheers, Steve

 

I’ve always wondered if that notch had a common term. Thank you for that!

 

YW Sir!

Cheers, Steve

 

Niiiiice!!! They don't look to have any hone wear at all.

 

Tom, I hate to burst your bubble , but those razors are pure junk. So, I’ll send you my address and I’ll step up and take them off your hands.