Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

[global_dev]

I'm not familiar with the old way, what do you mean?

NIB

old - from spot on side where hone wear would be in future to edge

new - from back end of spine to edge

see Filarmonica - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/filarmonica.544012/

 

[camoloc]

@camoloc after seeing your thread about restoring a filly I decided it was time to pick up my own. So in the mail today came my filarmonica 13 sub cero. This is a well loved straight, none of the gold wash appears to be left and it is now 6/8" (I have no idea what it started at). The spine is very straight and it took a nice even bevel. The scales match my Shapton 1.5k nicely!
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yes sir nice buy!!!!

I was looking that one over real hard too!!!!! glad it was indeed you that got it!!!

camo

 

[Sinnbad11]

NIB

old - from spot on side where hone wear would be in future to edge

new - from back end of spine to edge

see Filarmonica - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/filarmonica.544012/

Ahh, understood! So it's lost somewhere between 1/32 and 1/16" probably. Thanks!

 

[Suhrim21]

So this came in the mail today. I'm now part of the club.

 

[Tomo]

Pre-loved Aust arrived yesterday 6/8 horn scales. There looks to be worn gold plate in the photo which is strange as there is no gold on the razor at all!

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I really like the shoulderless design on this blade.

 

[Bjlefebvre]

Received my new Grelot “Le Roi Soleil” back yesterday from @Doc226 freshly honed and with some kinks worked out. First shave with it proved super smooth. Not sure how I feel sharing the bathroom with a monarchist, but I figure I’ll keep it in rotation for a while.

 

[allyourbasearebelongtous]

 

[RumpleBearskin]

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I believe I have that same razor (in translucent red scales). It's fantastic! Congratulations!

Just do be mindful as mine came with the sharpest edge I've ever experienced and that point will take advantage of any lack of concentration you give it.

 

[Sinnbad11]

Tanifuji 5982, came in the mail today. I might make a new set of blue acrylic scales for it.

 

[Matt O]

This arrived today!

 

[rbscebu]

This arrived today!
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You poor man. I can feel your disappointment. To help relieve your suffering, you can pass it on to me. I'll even pay the shipping.

You know your true friends when you need them.

 

[Matt O]

You poor man. I can feel your disappointment. To help relieve your suffering, you can pass it on to me. I'll even pay the shipping.

You know your true friends when you need them.

Bahahahahahah! Yes...I was very disappointed to find that it looked better than the sellers photos, and had zero signs of previous use. Send me your address, but it will likely take me a few days to get to the post office...I can’t leave the house in my current state!

Vr

Matt

 

[global_dev]

This arrived today!
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Dude, stop swinging that thing around. We’re all jealous.

 

[Dave Sl8r]

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I believe I have that same razor (in translucent red scales). It's fantastic! Congratulations!

Just do be mindful as mine came with the sharpest edge I've ever experienced and that point will take advantage of any lack of concentration you give it.

Simply beautiful!
Who made this please? I can’t read it from the picture.

 

[RumpleBearskin]

Who made this please?

They are Rigarazor razors. Made by an artisan in Latvia, I believe. They show up regularly on eBay for sale as new. Prices vary since most are sold as an auction. And he makes multiple styles, so you have to wait for what you like to show up. But, IMHO, the wait is entirely with it.

 

[allyourbasearebelongtous]

They are Rigarazor razors. Made by an artisan in Latvia, I believe. They show up regularly on eBay for sale as new. Prices vary since most are sold as an auction. And he makes multiple styles, so you have to wait for what you like to show up. But, IMHO, the wait is entirely with it.

you can also get them from his etsy page also sometimes they appear on griffin. there is on for sale on there right now. the same one with black scales.

 

[life2short1971]

NOS Tanifuji Cape Kennedy

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Drool......

 

[allyourbasearebelongtous]

Got this a while back it arrived today gonna try it out today so far passed the arm test pretty good

 

[jherm77]

Koraat 8/8

 

[Dave Sl8r]

you can also get them from his etsy page also sometimes they appear on griffin. there is on for sale on there right now. the same one with black scales.

Thank you very much Mr. Enabler sir.
I’ve now gone to the Griffin website about a half dozen times since you posted this Thursday.
I think those two should’ve been sold as a set.
I do prefer the white one, and if I buy the black one, I’ll have to have a matching white.

Funny thing, two weeks ago (7/22) I was on the Griffiths site and bought these two. I was looking for something vintage in ivory.
The Red Bird, I spontaneously grabbed because I’ve not seen one, it’s in great shape, and I literally live amongst hundreds of Cardinals.
When I bought our property I didn’t remove the Cardinals natural habitat like most people do.

Both are 11/16, which is a very usable blade size for me, at this time, as I have a rather technical face.