The Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

Foulds & Modgson. 13/16th. 3/4 Hollow.
Montreal.

Fixer Upper. Not bad shape, except a little chip on the heal. Solid scales and the blade is firm and centered.

 

J.A.Henckels, "Twins".
Solingen Germany

The blade needs minor cosmetic work, but the scales are what I liked the most. It has the same Silver Bolsters, on both sides. Everything is solid. I got it for next to nothing.

 

Regilo. 13/16th
Swedish Steel
Solingen Germany

Loved the silver bolsters, on both sides of the scales. The blade is solid, and is firm in the scales.

 

Griffon 60
Carbo-Magnetic

Solid blade, and scales are in great shape. It does need re-pinning. I might swap out scales, and make a Frankenrazor, depending on how well it cleans up. An under $10 razor, but it should pretty up nicely.

 

Mappin & Webb.
Royal Cutlery Works
Sheffield

This one tagged along with another I ordered. The scales look like they might be Ivory, but I wont know until Its cleaned up. Small, loose, rusty blade. I don't know much about this maker, or whether its worth the effort to restore.

 

Union Razor Cutlery Co. Extra Hollow Ground.
Union City GA.

Solid, well built razor, with little wear. Still very very sharp. Just needs a little TLC. Only cost $8.

 

I had the same fight the similar results.

 

Wow Steve! Thats awesome!


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Those are some sweet bolsters!


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I bought this some time ago. When it arrived the first time the horn scales had warped so I sent it back to Mike to fix the scales. On the return journey to me USPS decided to keep for a while in Chicago. It finally arrived home. It is a HUGE razor, 9/8 and near wedge. I like the hamon and big smile.

 

Union Razors from Georgia are Outstanding and delivery an Awesome Shave ,You will not be disappointed.

 

I'm itching to restore those two, to see what they look like, all shiny.

I'm looking forward to trying it. American steel is some of the best in the world.

 

I got two razors in today, I saw @Keithmax got a Wacker Huntsman , since I did not have one I thought since there was a sale of them I should get one.

Second razor is a French razor, Rasoir Sabre with the Snakewood scales. It is 6/8 razor. This is my first of this type of razor also. Looking forward to tonight's shave.

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Nice finds!

 

Thank you sir

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I hope you enjoyed the Huntsman Wacker, I’m very happy with mine.

 

Beautiful!

Anxiously awaiting your first shave report on the Frenchie

 

I really enjoyed it, more than I thought I would, I am giving it another go around tonight as well.

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Wow, that does tick off pretty much all the jaw dropping boxes!!!
Beautiful design Keith.

 

Wacker Huntsman
Grooming Dept Shaving Soap
True Gentleman Preshave Oil
John Varvatos Artesian Aftershave Balm Razorock F-400 Synthetic Brush

Tonight's second shave was much better, not that the first shave was bad, much better control of the razor. I think it is a keeper!

Enjoy your evening gentlemen!

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