The Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

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

  1. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    I've honed and used one, a while back. They are fine shaving razors. Nice find. :happy088::happy088:
     
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  2. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    I remember that… Keith’s blade, right?
     
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  3. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    :happy088:

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  4. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

    Congrats on a rare find Tom!
     
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  5. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    Thanks Steve.
     
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  6. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    A marriage of a H.C. Wentworth and a Joseph Rodgers…
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    Wentworth (1909-1913) for the blade and the Rodgers for the scales. The Rodgers was a 4/8, so not many blades would fit, but this Wentworth did fine.
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    I doubt I will ever be comfortable pinning ivory collarless, but the pivot (my work) is decently close to the wedge (original). Breathing easier. :)
    Happy hunting.
    Tom
     
  7. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

    Nice 5/8 Cattaraugus, hard steel, great edge.

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  8. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

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  9. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

    Thank you Scott!
     
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  10. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

    Fairly nice CVH arrived late today, moderate wear but very clean and with natural scales. A good user frameback and pretty.

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  11. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    L Wilder & Sons
    "Victor Razor"
    Germany
    13/16th
    Extra Hollow Ground

    This looks pretty bad, but I scored it for $4.25. I was looking for a sad looking razor, to restore. The Bone scales are scary looking, but should look good when I finish. The blade has a lot of rust, and it will be interesting to see what come of it. Wish me luck.

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  12. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Marshes & Shepherd
    Pond Works
    Sheffield England
    6/8+ inches

    I just liked the looks, and the age of this blade. It should be from around the 1820's. I have not seen many of this maker, and none with this blade shape. The blade looks pretty sound, and will require minimal restoration. But, the scales are homemade wood. I cannot decide if I should keep the scales, or restore them. I'm kind of digging the whole handmade scales, and old type nails to hold it all together.

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  13. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

    Good luck Scott!
     
  14. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers


    :yoda

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  15. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    I vote for seeing what you can do with the existing scales :git:
     
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  16. Stefano73

    Stefano73 Well-Known Member

    Today Ed Wusthof Trident Barber's King king
    very bad conditions but intact blade
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  17. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

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    A Rather Nice ..Bright & Clean, GOTTA 120.., Its a 5/8th..Marked SUPER FINE, HAMBURG RING. Been Looking for One for Sometime..Chuffed to Bits..:p

    Billy..:chores016:
     
  18. Bax

    Bax Well-Known Member

    "Chuffed to bits" -- it was all scuffed up and pretty much destroyed?
    But... but.. but... in the picture it looked like it was in GREAT condition!
    Something's awry here. So I googled.
    "Chuffed to bits" means "very happy or pleased," primarily heard in UK.

    Huh! I learn new stuff in the Shave Den all the time!!!
    Why, I'm downright chuffed to bits to expand my vocabulary!
    :)
    - Bax
     
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  19. Steve56

    Steve56 Hone Hoarder

    Very nice Billy!
     
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  20. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    Here’s a starter link just in case the slang starts to wander in a more Scottish direction… :happy097:https://www.visitscotland.com/blog/culture/scottish-words-meanings/
     
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