The Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

Shocking! They want $250 for this damaged razor! I am amazed at what people try to sell. I would not be able to bring myself to sell something so bad! Chipped up blade. Or am I missing something? That blade is destroyed! Am I correct?

 

Looking forward to getting this MK32 from the Sandpoint Razor Spa and Beauty Resort (aka @gssixgun). Glen put on some new ivory shoes, honed it up, and evened out the edge



Karl

 

…and, while not new to the den this lovely Tuckmar also got some new shoes and a new wedge and is ready to step out.

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Can’t wait to try the new arrivals out

 

Congrats Karl, those are beauties!

 

Very nice!

 

Glen (@gssixgun) is a master, Karl, as we all know. He dressed up a 205 yr old NOS 8/8 Stubtail blade for me. Here are his completed photos! The amber wedge blew me away!

 

1930 kinfolk Wedge. Got it for a steal.

 

Ive had good luck with these eBay finds. This brand usually wield good edges?

 

Yes, the Kinfolks razors can take a very good edge.

 

My first straight razor!
Gold Dollar 6/8 (used) gotten for 5 bucks. Edge looks good. I have a strop and 12000 stone & holder coming. Also chromium oxide stick.

 

And 2 of the $10 razors came today. Blades look good. Scales are so-so. One has loose scales. Must be careful with that one! This one is nice but, the scales show long use.
I have no idea what the date is on this one.

 

And the other one. It's a Jones MFG "Higrade" Blade looks better in person. Hard to photograph. No nicks or major corrosion. Edge looks good with no nicks or missing chunks on either razor.

 

Witte made a fine razor, Gary! Nice score!

 

I will need to get much more proficient before using that blade though due to the nose of the blade being square. They are both 5/8 width according to my measurement

 

If you need a good benchmark, send it to Glen Mercurio for a professional honing! Ask for stupid sharp!

 

Could you message me his info? I stropped the Gold Dollar and it cleaned up the edge. It will shave arm hairs but, not mid-hair. It needs honing. All of them do.

 

I found him!

 

Actually, having them honed by a professional honemeister like Glen will give you a great benchmark to judge your own honing efforts! I’ll PM you Glen’s info!

 

I found this video. I have a 12,000 Naniwa stone on the way. I already have a strop (Shave Nation). I plan on getting a leveling stone soon too. I still need to get an 8000/4000 stone. I get the stones from https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/ (good prices) also got a holder coming. I have been watching LOTS of videos!

 

You’ll need a 1k stone for bevel setting. The Chosera/Naniwa or Shapton Kuromaku 1k are both good choices. Go for whichever is cheaper. The 12k is great for touch ups! I strongly recommend you watch GSSIXGUN’s (@gssixgun) videos. Glen’s been honing much longer than Dr Matt. I have issues with DrMatt’s ‘tap and wobble test’ where he advocates grinding down the spine of a “warped” razor. Ask Steve (@Steve56), Joe (@JACarbone), or Scott (@DaltonGang) about Glen if you need more support!