The Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

It looks like a wood grain. But, they probably made it out of plastics(polimer), of some kind, due to durability, strength, and water exposure.
Also, if you can find an area not visible, take make a little scrape. If the scratch reveals the same colors underneath, its probably manmade.

 

Could be Ebenholz if not man made. Nice razor though


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Yes, ebony. But, i would be afraid it would be brittle. Scrape some off, in a hidden area, and do the burn test. That would tell for sure.

 

W.H.Morley & Son's "Victor"
Clover Brand
Germany
11/16th Full Hollow

This brand is always produces a well made razor, and I snag them when the price is right, and this one was $15. It was pretty tarnished up, but polished out nicely, almost too shiny. It looks to have almost no wear on the spine, and still has the factory bevel. It has been used, because I could see dried up soap, in the scales. Doesn't look to have been touched up, on a stone, at any time.

 

U.S.GEM
11/16th
3/4 Hollow

This was tarnished pretty good, but ended up looking bright and shiny, after a little work. Not much is known about this razor. It does feel and look like a high chromium Swedish Silver Steel. Then again, many manufacturers used this, from time to time. Very bright and shiny, almost looking like Chrome.

 

For a long time, I've been meaning to get a Japanese Kamisori razor, but every time I'd go looking, I'd buy some crazy razor from Europe because I'm easily distracted by shiny objects. Well, I finally did it. (I included one of my French razors in the picture for size comparison). My first reaction was, "This thing is small!" So I went back to the website from which I bought it and sure enough, they did list the length, both in entirety and the blade... But it was in METRIC! How was I supposed to understand that?! Another thing that was unusual thing (although in this case, I actually noticed this before I bought it) was it actually said it would need to be honed before use. I know some people express doubt over other manufacturers' claims that their razors are shave ready, but every other new razor I ever bought at least made that claim. But I have honing stones, so no problem.

So onto the results. I got a good shave but... Holding onto a long thin handle and the asymmetric shape of Japanese razors seriously throws off my muscle memory. It's like having to learn to shave all over again. I did cut myself once, and the whole time I was shaving my neck, I felt like I was a split second from disaster. I'm not complaining, half the fun of straight razor shaving is learning new things, but it definitely has a learning curve.

 

6/8” Friedr ERN & Co. No. 752

 

Big fan of the ERN brands... of which there are MANY
Nice pickup

 

Thanks. Gave me a good shave today

 

Soon is the only country in the world using imperial measures USA, also the inventor of the imperial measurement UK, uses Metric today. Personally as a engineer I have no problem with it. But seriously, imperial units are quite old fashion. Feels a little bit like 17th century... or even older than that


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I understand your post Hans, yet I disagree with it. I am a retired engineer and understand numbers, but in many instances numbers have no ‘MoJo’, no ‘magic’!

You don’t post your SOTD as ‘I shaved with a 17 x 68mm 1/4 hollow razor this morning with a 0.5u edge, with some Tabac.... You posted that you shaved with a lovely Swedish razor with an edge that you adore and received a lovely shave.

There is a difference!

 

True, old habits with razors and shot guns with inch measurements.. Anyway, a little bit old fashion it is.


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Have not purchased a razor in some time but finally pulled the trigger on one that has been on the top my list, an Iwasaki western grind.

 

Congrats Keith! I know you have been on the lookout and glad you got the opportunity to add to your stable. It looks like a fine example.

 

Very nice.
Have you found any Korean Razors, since living there??

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Congrats Keith!

 

Decided I should have 2

 

2 is always better! Beautiful razor Bill.

 

Thanks Tom.
Subtle differences from the first. Competitive shave report to follow.

 

That’s a beauty Bill - pairs are nice!