Queensland Straight Razor Manufacturer

[Straight up]

I was trawling eBay when I saw a straight razor maker called S.K.Colling & Co from Proserpine QLD. He's making 5/8" wedge blades with a square point and they go for $120-180.

Has anyone come across this manufacturer and is he any good? I like the look of his work and would be interested to hear your thoughts.

 

[Wilkshire13]

I was trawling eBay when I saw a straight razor maker called S.K.Colling & Co from Proserpine QLD. He's making 5/8" wedge blades with a square point and they go for $120-180.

Has anyone come across this manufacturer and is he any good? I like the look of his work and would be interested to hear your thoughts.

Can't say I have. Can you share a link?

 

[Straight up]

Sure Here

 

[Wilkshire13]

Cheers, I've seen one in a SOTD before elsewhere. I'll see what I can find on it.

 

[Legion]

Interesting. I have a mate who lives in Proserpine.

 

[Wilkshire13]

Cheers, I've seen one in a SOTD before elsewhere. I'll see what I can find on it.

Couldn't find the post but did have a chat with the guy, Steve. Currently only sells on eBay but looking to start a Facebook page and a website depending on business interest. Also makes strops. No idea how well they shave, might take a punt in a couple of months

 

[Legion]

Prices look pretty reasonable.

If anyone gets one, post a review in the review area.

 

[Straight up]

I was emailing Steve on eBay, he says look out for the Proserpine Razor Company on Facebook on the next few days.

 

[Wilkshire13]

Yeah I got told the same thing, then this morning he said that Facebook shut the page down as it was prohibited weapons or some such sh*t. He's on Paste & Cut if you were interested in seeing what he posts

 

[Straight up]

Now that's a blow no-one saw coming.

 

[Wilkshire13]

I know!? Facebook is bloody useless for that sort of thing.

 

[Legion]

So knife makers can post their stuff, but razor makers can't. Makes sense.

 

[Seg85]

Ohhh mate they look great!!! Thanks for the heads up

 

[Straight up]

He's back on e-bay with 4 or 5 more for sale if interested. I just bought a Thiers Issardn so I'm out.

 

[Legion]

He's back on e-bay with 4 or 5 more for sale if interested. I just bought a Thiers Issardn so I'm out.

I'm in. Even though I need another razor like a hole in the head, I'll support a local if their stuff looks fair.

 

[Legion]

It arrived. I have't shaved with it yet, but the first impressions based on fit and finish are good.

 

[Straight up]

Looks nice, what is the weight like? When I first saw them on the Bay I thought they were wedges, but was told they are hollow ground.

 

[Legion]

Looks nice, what is the weight like? When I first saw them on the Bay I thought they were wedges, but was told they are hollow ground.

Maybe half hollow.

 

[ebonysw45]

Any follow up on how it shaves?

 

[Legion]

Any follow up on how it shaves?

Needed some work out of the box. Not shave ready to my standards. And I think it might have been honed with a belt, because getting the bevel set on flat stones took a while. I still haven't got it 100% dialled in, but that is because I haven't had time to play with it. But it is shave ready now, and I am going to tweak it a little more before the next time I use it.

I still think the razor represents good value, but if you are not a honer you might need to have it honed for you before use. It will shave, but there is room for improvement if you want max comfort.