The Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

What a gorgeous pair of razors... congrats Steve!

 

Thank Tom, they can both use a little mire TLC, but, no need to hurry.

 

Awesome pair of razors. Congratulations. I love using antiques. Shaving with a razor from 1805 would be such a great experience. Made in the time Lewis and Clark were coming in first contact with the Mandans, the Sioux Nation, the Nes Perce, and discovering the pass to the Pacific. You have an Outstanding piece of history.

 

Yes, if they could only talk....

 

Nice!

 

Thank you Bill!

 

One of the makers I keep one eye out for if a nice one comes along... Maher & Grosh

I haven’t seen Mike (@M14Shooter) around, but he had a beautiful example of this razor.
The Famous Toledo Blade... and who doesn’t need some Radium Steel in their life?!?!?

These intricate scales are always a little pain to get some of the grunge out. Toothbrush and dental picks are my method of choice.
Happy hunting.
Tom

 

It's a beauty.

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Very nice

 

Thank you both. Looking forward to putting an edge on it.

 

I Am Waiting on this Mint Factory Fresh Bone Scaled Herder Solingen 15/16th..Arriving from the Good Auld US of A as We Scots Say..Thanks to My Friend @Karl G for Doing the Bidding Honors for Me..Great GI Rene Sniper Shot at the Last Tick as Usual.. Money Button Dirty Low Down Snipe Shot..Thats the Way to Take Em on Flea Bay..Nae Bones Aboot it..

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap..



Billy..

 

I do love those NOS Herders! Congrats on the shot.

 

Those are great razors. Now you will have to get the white bone scaled version.

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Thinking of s White Bone Version Scott..Lot of Razor for the Money..I Have a Couple of Herders & they Take a Lovely Shaving Edge..Great Razors..

Billy..

 

Maher and Grosh Toledo

Anyone familiar with Maher and Grosh?

Just received this one. She needs a good cleaning and time on the whetstones. We'll see how she turns out and hopefully a great shave will follow.

 

Plenty of Intel on the Cutlery Company on the Net..One Example..
https://maherandgrosh.com/about#:~:...rosh first,Maher & Grosh Wholesale Cutlery Co.

Billy..

 

Thanks. Do you know if their razors are well regarded?

 

I feel sad you don't trust me.
Just messing with you... I am obviously a fan, and while they are not household names like some others, I have high regards for the steel and grind.
Tom

 

Thank you