Good evening Gents.
My name is Tom and I have been busy trying to put together my very first straight razor setup. I went to the local antiques store and found a small collection of Straight Razors, which I narrowed down to three candidates. I have handed over $40CA and the guy allowed my to take all three on the understanding i bring two back to him on Monday. My question is which one of the three do you think I should keep??? Obviously I plan to polish it up and hone it before use. I will attached pictures and list any markings below. ANY suggestions you might have would be greatly appreciated! Cheers!
ORBA (Black Scales) - "Silver Steel Extra Hollow Ground Germany" & "Schoepp-Germany" Blade width: 6/8ths
Muller Bros & Co (Plain cream scales) - "Diamond Edge Trade Mark Registerd" Blade Width: 5/8ths
Challenge Razor Works (Figured Cream Scales) - "Bridgeport" Blade width: 5/8ths
My name is Tom and I have been busy trying to put together my very first straight razor setup. I went to the local antiques store and found a small collection of Straight Razors, which I narrowed down to three candidates. I have handed over $40CA and the guy allowed my to take all three on the understanding i bring two back to him on Monday. My question is which one of the three do you think I should keep??? Obviously I plan to polish it up and hone it before use. I will attached pictures and list any markings below. ANY suggestions you might have would be greatly appreciated! Cheers!
ORBA (Black Scales) - "Silver Steel Extra Hollow Ground Germany" & "Schoepp-Germany" Blade width: 6/8ths
Muller Bros & Co (Plain cream scales) - "Diamond Edge Trade Mark Registerd" Blade Width: 5/8ths
Challenge Razor Works (Figured Cream Scales) - "Bridgeport" Blade width: 5/8ths