That's awesome that you were able to procure such a fine family treasure. You should feel very fortunate. Once its restored you will have a very nice straight.
Great score! I thought I was familiar with all the Sheffield houses, but that's a new one on me. Judging from the looks of it I'd say 1850's to 1870's. Those big old choppers are fun to shave with. I like 'em. Not hard to hone if you put a layer of electrician's tape on the spine. Most of those things were pretty wedgy. I've got several similar that I use regularly. Grandpa sounds like a very unique and interesting man. I'm sure he'd be honored to have his razor used as it was intended to be. Enjoy!
Cool find. my first straight razor experience was yesterday. Invest in a norton 4/8000 k stone for about 80 bucks and a leather strop. You can learn how to sharpen a straight the same way your grandfather did. EDIT: gssixgun has a lot of good videos on honing.
Great looking razor, man! Congratulations on the heirloom! I'm sure your grandfather approves of you using and appreciating his old razor(s)! There's no shaving heirlooms in my family, but I'm lucky to have been given some other great things my forefathers (and foremothers!) have used.
Here is Grandpas E.A. Berg Frameback. Any guess on it's age? The handle sands brown so I assume it's bakelite.
Took the Sheffield up there today when I picked up the Berg. She is having a good time too. We looked through all kinds of old stuff today. Also picked up his Snap-On 60th Anniversary pocket knife.
