3 NOS Straights, 2 ERNs and 1 J A Henckels

Discussion in 'Straight Razors' started by lindyhopper66, Sep 7, 2012.

  1. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    I bid on 4 NOS straights with auctions ending within the same minute or so. I put up 2 windows and bid, hoping to get one razor. I ended up winning 3 of the 4 razors. The sellers were The Nuns of St. Dominic in Blauvelt, NY. They sent the razors in the ERN box that would have held 6. They were donated by someone who had worked in a grinding shop from 1950 to 2000 and was able to keep what was left in the shop when he retired. The ERNS are S 525 and say Best Silver Steel and are 6/8, but measure 13/16 to me and the J A Henckels 401 is 5/8.


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  2. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Bravo! Now I would like to see more pictures once you are done fondling them.:D
     
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  3. Slipperyjoe

    Slipperyjoe Rusty Metal Tetanus

    Very nice! And you've got a ten year guaranty to boot..;)
     
  4. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    I think they've been through several 10 years by now or maybe the 10 year guarantee starts once I start the first shave.

    I'll try more glamour shots later. I'm not the best with a camera.
     
  5. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Very nice! Enjoy!
     
  6. alpla444

    alpla444 That's sweet!

    Nice score, very well done. take a bow:bounce017:
     
  7. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    You picked up some really outstanding razors in superb shape. IMO, Ern is as good as it gets, excellent shavers. Enjoy and congrats.
     
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  8. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Outstanding! :happy088::happy088:
     
  9. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    I tried both the J A Henckels and Ern this morning. I had to look back later to see if the Henckels had cut any whiskers, it went so smoothly as it mowed 'em down. The Ern's larger blade has an excellent feel.

    Does anyone know the time frame when the Ern S 525 and J A Henckels 401 might have been made?
     
  10. Hanzo

    Hanzo Well-Known Member

    Ohhh my , a dream auction, one to be remembered. Congrats.:)
     
  11. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    Thanks. I just them through 5,3,1,.3 micron lapping film to give a bit sharper edge than there many decades factory edge.
     
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  12. Switchermike

    Switchermike Active Member

    Sweet! Congrats!
     
  13. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    I warned you of my camera abilities. Here are the 3 lined up to show the toes. ERNs are round point. The top razor has a spiked point reaching out to get you.

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    2 razors lined up show the etching on the shank at pivot area. You'll have to turn your head sideways to read it.

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    Ern showing full hollow.
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    J A Henckels showing full hollow...maybe extra hollow.

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  14. jacksam

    jacksam New Member

    Those Ern's are beatiful. They deserve a 100 year guaranty..
     
  15. macaronus

    macaronus Sir Nice-a-Lot

    Awesome! Congrats!
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  16. JimPo42

    JimPo42 Purported Hand-Shaver

    That's it! I'm jealous!
     
  17. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    They are both wonderful shavers.
     
  18. BossManBill

    BossManBill Well-Known Member

    Sexy! (Refering to the monions). But the razors are nice too!
     
  19. Turk

    Turk Well-Known Member

    Very nice...It must be great fun shaving with them.
     
  20. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    Yes, they are great fun, especially the ERN.
     

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