The Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

No more razors! No more razors! No more razors! No more razors! Saying that to myself has been working good for some time. I have passed on a lot of SR over many months-------until today. I could not pass up on these, a pair of early Bokers with commemorative etched blades. They both have some personality issues but nothing that can't be overcome. They will make a nice matched set

 

Great find. I have that exact one, the SS St Louis. With some careful sanding and polishing, it should come out looking great.

 

Here is my Columbian 1492-1892 Exposition restored Boker:

 

Thank you gentlemen. They will clean up nicely with some high grit W/D and polish. Will make matching scales over the summer to finish them off

 

Bought this beauty around three months ago. Russian Damask blade created by Russian blacksmith Matveev & Son. Blade and horn scales were fabricated by Hebert Wacker, Master Razormeister,
in Solingen Germany. Price? $1,200. USD.

 

I put in a silly low bid not expecting to win this one. Riga Razor 6/8 half hollow with a smile. It came with a wickedly sharp edge.

 

Gotta love when that happens - great score Keith!

 

Thank and after I said no more razor purchases until Q4

 

That's funny KeithMax

My sides, my sides wipe the tears . ;-)

 

Nice score+1

 

Q4 of what year?!??!

 

Very nice razor. I’ve bought a few since saying no more for a while. At least I’m not the only one who doesn’t listen to themselves

 

RAD has been in full swing this Month .Good thing I am taking a two week vacation in July .
JA Henckels Friodur #14 Boxed (15/16)

 

That is a beauty! Glad to see it went to a great home!

 

Hey guys so I am sorry I have been MIA lately mostly due to catching up with work and the store. So I had gotten around to honing my GD. I’m not sure if I had mentioned it before but the razor needed quite a bit of geometry correction. Nothing my 1k stone wasn’t able to fix. Once I had gotten her all ready I can proudly assume that my jnat took her far superior to what my 16k shapton could ever do. She did shave like a beauty. Really did have an absolute wonderful shave despite all my trash talking lol. I did not like the size of the razor as I feel it is a bit too small in shape. Found myself always correcting my fingers for comfort. Other than that she left me bbs and no complaints. I won’t be able to try it again for a while as I have 2 many W&Bs on the bench awaiting listings. Personally, a beginner CAN have a good shave with this razor but I would recommend it gets sent out To a professional before initial use. Not sure how many will take on a GD but a great shave can absolutely be achieved if it is sent out and corrected (if need be)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

Woooowww that's a beauty

 

I found this packed in the TSD raffle I won. Had a nice feel in the hand. It got my interest.

Would cut me but not shave arm hair. Started looking at honing sources. Wasn't even sure if it would take an edge. Looking at @gssixgun I found this for sale. Figured I'd give it a try.

See how it goes. Strop on the way.

 

I just got my custom Koraat in today. Can't wait to try it out!

Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

 

Interesting Zebra Stripes. Any idea if they are etched, or applied??

 

I have the SS St Louis as well. Very good shaver.

Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk