The Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

Discussion in 'Straight Razors' started by DaltonGang, Aug 3, 2017.

  1. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Regilo. 13/16th
    Swedish Steel
    Solingen Germany

    Loved the silver bolsters, on both sides of the scales. The blade is solid, and is firm in the scales.

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  2. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Griffon 60
    Carbo-Magnetic

    Solid blade, and scales are in great shape. It does need re-pinning. I might swap out scales, and make a Frankenrazor, depending on how well it cleans up. An under $10 razor, but it should pretty up nicely.

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  3. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Mappin & Webb.
    Royal Cutlery Works
    Sheffield

    This one tagged along with another I ordered. The scales look like they might be Ivory, but I wont know until Its cleaned up. Small, loose, rusty blade. I don't know much about this maker, or whether its worth the effort to restore.

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  4. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Union Razor Cutlery Co. Extra Hollow Ground.
    Union City GA.

    Solid, well built razor, with little wear. Still very very sharp. Just needs a little TLC. Only cost $8.

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  5. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    I had the same fight the similar results.
     
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  6. Heljestrand23

    Heljestrand23 Well-Known Member

    Wow Steve! Thats awesome!


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  7. Heljestrand23

    Heljestrand23 Well-Known Member

    Those are some sweet bolsters!


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  8. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    I bought this some time ago. When it arrived the first time the horn scales had warped so I sent it back to Mike to fix the scales. On the return journey to me USPS decided to keep for a while in Chicago. It finally arrived home. It is a HUGE razor, 9/8 and near wedge. I like the hamon and big smile.

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  9. M14Shooter

    M14Shooter Well-Known Member

    Union Razors from Georgia are Outstanding and delivery an Awesome Shave ,You will not be disappointed.
     
  10. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    I'm itching to restore those two, to see what they look like, all shiny.

    I'm looking forward to trying it. American steel is some of the best in the world.
     
  11. Briscoe

    Briscoe Well-Known Member

    I got two razors in today, I saw @Keithmax got a Wacker Huntsman , since I did not have one I thought since there was a sale of them I should get one.

    Second razor is a French razor, Rasoir Sabre with the Snakewood scales. It is 6/8 razor. This is my first of this type of razor also. Looking forward to tonight's shave.[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

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  12. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Nice finds!
     
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  13. Briscoe

    Briscoe Well-Known Member

    Thank you sir

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  14. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    I hope you enjoyed the Huntsman Wacker, I’m very happy with mine.
     
  15. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    Beautiful!

    Anxiously awaiting your first shave report on the Frenchie
     
  16. Briscoe

    Briscoe Well-Known Member

    I really enjoyed it, more than I thought I would, I am giving it another go around tonight as well.

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  17. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    Wow, that does tick off pretty much all the jaw dropping boxes!!!
    Beautiful design Keith.
     
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  18. Briscoe

    Briscoe Well-Known Member

    Wacker Huntsman
    Grooming Dept Shaving Soap
    True Gentleman Preshave Oil
    John Varvatos Artesian Aftershave Balm Razorock F-400 Synthetic Brush

    Tonight's second shave was much better, not that the first shave was bad, much better control of the razor. I think it is a keeper!

    Enjoy your evening gentlemen![​IMG]

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  19. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Cattaraugus Cutlery Co.
    Little Valley NY
    #B52GL. ?H on the Tang.
    Extra Hollow Ground

    This one was sort of a mistake. The Photos weren't the best, and it was advertised as another razor, that I needed to match with some very nice scales. When It came in the mail, I contacted the seller, and noted the issue. Since this is a good, well made, and quality razor, I took the option of a partial refund. It cost me, with shipping, a total of $15.10.
    Well, this razor has almost no hone wear, and almost no bevel wear. It needs a little bit of restoration. On the scales, it is a little hard to see, but there is a Green Lizard embossed, with some of the Green pain still on it. I plan to try to restore this to the original look. If anyone has comments, or pics of this model, please chime in.


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  20. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Hi everyone! I am so excited! I just received my brand new Ralf Aust 6/8 Spanish pt with black scales to compliment my Aust 6/8 Spanish pt with bocote scales. Now, I have 4 traditional straight razors in my shave den: Two Dovo's and 2 Aust's. I also have one Dovo shavette, one 1968 Gillette Slim Adjustable, a Rockwell 6C, a VDH cheapie adjustable and I am waiting for a preorder on a Rockwell model T. I think I have enough razor variations to keep me satisfied. Here is a photo of my new Aust Spanish point.
     

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