Rolls Traveler

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Jayaruh, Mar 26, 2018.

  1. Old School

    Old School *$&%@#~

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    I just recieved a rolls traveler I won on the bay for $14 shipped.
    Pics were limited, directly from above.
    Title was "Vintage Rolls Razor Shaving Kit" and the description was "BEST SHEFFIELD STEEL----CS140371---IN GOOD SHAPE".
    I'm sad to say no handle was shipped, I assumed it was tucked away in it's place in the pic. 1. is it the screw together or collapsible hande? 2. anyone got an extra handle? 3. Would you just return it?

    Pics were top/bottom closed and this:
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  2. pisces_0

    pisces_0 Well-Known Member

    Bummer that there was no handle with your Rolls.

    If it were me, I'd keep it and look for another with a cracked hone or toasted strop. They go for very cheap on the bay. Between the two partial sets you should be able to put together one very nice complete set.
     
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  3. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    If the set is in good shape and you’re just missing the handle, I would do what @pisces_0 suggests and find a cheap set just for the handle.
     
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  4. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    @Jayaruh , before I venture back into that antique shop for their Rolls sets (I always end up buying more stuff than I planned for), does the Rolls shave similar to a Kampfe / Star wedge or equivalent? I know you’ve tried 100s of razors. Just curious.
     
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  5. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    If you have a good blade, the shave is incredibly smooth. I was very surprised. I have had a Rolls for years, but the only blade I had was defective. I tried sharpening it, but my hone was cracked in several places. Anyhow, I could not get it shape enough to shave. I tugged a bunch. So, when I got a new blade, I was very, very surprised at how well it shaved. I have been shaving with Heljestrand and Henckels wedges, and they are great tool. It is just so cool to shave with wedges.
     
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  6. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    I have one. PM me.
     
  7. Paul76

    Paul76 Well-Known Member

    To get a better edge you can use a hone progression that is normally used on a straight, you just have to find the measurement of space between the spine and the hone and tape accordingly. I’ve been starting to look for spare blades for mine. A994D68E-D870-41A9-AAF3-4B1FCB6D1346.jpeg
     
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  8. riffin

    riffin Active Member

    How do you measure the space between the spine and hone? Thanks!
     
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  9. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    You can use a feeler gauge. Also, notebook paper is about .003 inch thick. You can use layers of paper to determine the approximate distance.
     
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  10. Paul76

    Paul76 Well-Known Member

    I have a small machinists ruler that I used. Or if you have a feeler guage that would work better.
     
  11. Paul76

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    If you don’t have a feeler guage or something similar you could put tape on it and see if it rubs if not add a layer. Just make sure that it does not get in the way of the spike that hold the blade in.
     
  12. riffin

    riffin Active Member

    What would be rubbing, or not rubbing? I assume we want to shim it until the bevel lays flat on the a surface. I.e. the front edge of the blade touches the flat surface, and so does the back edge of the bevel. Thanks!
     

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