The Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

That line on the spine does look crisp! Gonna protect that with tape when I hone them.

I knew it!!! Very disappointing. I will get them in the mail to you Keith immediately. Friends don’t let friends own junk razors!!!

 

No, junk is what I bought (See the Haul) http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/the-haul-january-2018.58414/page-16

The one with decent scales is rusty. The one with a decent blade has a set of scales that look drunk. The decent blade one is a B. W. Middlebrooks, and is from somewhere prior to 1922 (where their Georgia location, at least, went bankrupt). They appeared to be a dry goods and buggy mail order group. No clue on the "Lee's Warranted". Neither has a country stamp on the blades.

 

Just won a bid on an Old Sheffield 6/8 .I have a new pair of Buffalo Horn shoes waiting for her .

 

What’s wrong with the existing scales

 

Just a little bit holey for me.

 

Just arrived at my office. So pictures are quick snapshots at my desk.
Older Thiers Issard Bison. The eBay pictures were crappy and seller was a general seller of random old things. This was somewhat of a gamble, however I hit the lottery with this one. The blade is in unused condition. 6/8, double jimps, mirror polish on the show side, satin on the other. The scales have a little scratches,probably because it’s stored in a leather pouch with a snap. The scales do not photograph well, but are gorgeous, semi translucent brown. No cleaning required. Maybe a little polish on the scales, visit to the Norton’s, and I should be in business.

 

Very nice looker.

 

The translucency of those scales really compliment that blade! Congrats on taking the gamble and scoring Keith. Very nice.

 

Thanks guys It shows that pictures make a huge difference on the selling price on some of these items. The listing photo (below) doesn't actually tend to reel in a buyer. Of course this one really isn't very photogenic!

 

She looks great Keith.Enjoy
Regards Mike

 

Thank you, Mike

 

That is sexy

 

Thanks!!

 

Keith, you did hit the lotto. Very nice

 

So I have definitely slipped down the hole! Just recently picked these up off EBay. Didn’t think I would win them all but I did. Lost out on a couple other I would have liked to have had though. Probably paid too much, but seemed like what they were going for. Idk I like them. Sending them straight to Glen to take care of for me.








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Looks like you bought those from John. He’s reputable, and puts a decent edge on his razors. Congrats!!

 

Looks like the Dubl Duck came from Johnloc. The other 2 were different people


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A trifecta ! I meant hat trick.

 

I am unsure of the origin of this guy. Anyone have any ideas? It looks to be faux ivory, I think, and it has the Shakespeare etch that I have seen around some. I guess I wonder if it is a legitimate shaver or if it is a vintage prop if you will. We’re those produced back in the day? There is no information other than the etch.


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Little more research and it looks like George Butler produced a fair amount of razors that look almost identical to this one but would it have been unusual to not have a razor labeled like this one?


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