The Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

Discussion in 'Straight Razors' started by DaltonGang, Aug 3, 2017.

  1. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

    Got a tracking number?

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  2. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

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    Billy..:chores016:
     
  3. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

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  4. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

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  5. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

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  6. lottenhem

    lottenhem Well-Known Member

    Latest acquisition, 555,, Respect Solingen. $30 freight included. Think it could be a 6/8”.
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  7. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    I have one, but it is a spike point. The name was appropriate, years back, because, if you were distracted for a split second, it would bring blood. Excellent razor.


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  8. lottenhem

    lottenhem Well-Known Member

    Now it’s time for some polishing, cleaning in the Ultra sound washer and then honing.[​IMG]


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  9. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    Had the itch to add another Tony Miller Plain Vanilla (or Chocolate) to the collection… then this popped up:

    For slightly less money :) I added an “Old No.2” and 4 razors.
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    No nicks, just some discoloration, and I can clean up the hardware. The razors were a nice addition… a Wostenholm Pipe, a Sheffield Hill & Son, and a bigger than normal Tornblom. Not pictured was a Robeson Shuredge that was in the early stages of cell rot, but salvageable.

    And this strop had the nice upgraded flax linen, which I really like.
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    The scales on the Swede are recent production, and I remember seeing this collarless and flush pinning style somewhere… anyone remind me of who?

    Happy hunting.
    Tom
     
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  10. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

    Very nice acquisitions Tom!
     
  11. lottenhem

    lottenhem Well-Known Member

    Congratulations Tom, nice pieces!


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  12. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys. These razors were a really nice add-on… I honestly just wanted the strop. :)
     
  13. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

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    got this Engelswerk C.W. Engels No 53 at a flea market today for $10. Passed on a couple that were $25 because well i didnt know what i was looking at. I dont know why im buying these razors that need work because i dont know how to shave with them let alone restore them lol :happy102:
     
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  14. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

    You are beginning a wonderful journey!

    Cheers,

    Steve
     
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  15. lottenhem

    lottenhem Well-Known Member

    Well Sir, it’s time to learn! You will experience another level of shaving


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  16. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

    Tony Miller Strops are Great..I Like Mine..Its Uber Heavy Duty & Uber Quality...:)

    Billy..:chores016:
     
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  17. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    Quite the nice haul there Tom! :happy036:
     
  18. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

    Boy isn’t it!
     
  19. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    Thanks Karl. Gotta get lucky every once in a while… and I agree with Billy on the quality of a Tony Miller strop - great value, even at retail. :)
     
  20. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Well the new Hoshi Tonbo 8000 arrived a week early from Australia. A prior owner clipped off a small bit of the tail, which allowed me to get the razor for a great price. My friend claimed it to be shave ready, but it failed the styrofoam peanut test. So right to the 9 Ball slate it went, and then through the 4-sided pasted constroption and from there to the Roo-skin strop. It now passes the test with flying colors! Can’t wait to shave with it tomorrow.

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