Good afternoon/morning Gentlemen,
I was wondering if someone with a little knowledge on straight blades could help me out on a little personal matter.
Less than a week ago my grandfather passed away of cancer, now you're probably wondering what on earth this actually means to a forum dedicated to the fine art of shaving. Well, he was an old fashioned barber who enjoyed giving his fellow man a great haircut and a great shave.
At the moment, we're going through pictures, his belongings and we stumbled upon his very first straight blade I believe and I was wondering if someone could shed some light on how old it is. I've had a quick glance but struggled to see any references to dates.
Pictures:
I've personally never used a straight blade from Merkur, I'm a D/E user myself and only experienced my first straight blade shave while I was on holiday on the west coast (I'm in the UK by the way). I managed to get a fine shave at the Bellagio of all places.
Anyway, I hope you don't mind the thread - just wanted some knowledge on the blade. It's rather difficult to ask my greek grandfather now ....
I was wondering if someone with a little knowledge on straight blades could help me out on a little personal matter.
Less than a week ago my grandfather passed away of cancer, now you're probably wondering what on earth this actually means to a forum dedicated to the fine art of shaving. Well, he was an old fashioned barber who enjoyed giving his fellow man a great haircut and a great shave.
At the moment, we're going through pictures, his belongings and we stumbled upon his very first straight blade I believe and I was wondering if someone could shed some light on how old it is. I've had a quick glance but struggled to see any references to dates.
Pictures:
I've personally never used a straight blade from Merkur, I'm a D/E user myself and only experienced my first straight blade shave while I was on holiday on the west coast (I'm in the UK by the way). I managed to get a fine shave at the Bellagio of all places.
Anyway, I hope you don't mind the thread - just wanted some knowledge on the blade. It's rather difficult to ask my greek grandfather now ....
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