Item Description
Comoy's of London straight razors have been available from at least 2018. They are of unknown origin although they show some similarities to Gold Dollar straight razors in both grind and quality of finish.
These straight razors can make a good beginners razor provided it is professionally honed before first use.
These straight razors are selling for about USD 20 +/- USD 10 in 2021 although they are becoming harder to find.
Notes:
Manufacturer = Unknown
Year of manufacture = 2018(?)
Blade material = high carbon steel
Blade hardness = approximately 58 RHC
Edge length = 68mm
Blade width = 21mm (13/16)
Blade thickness = 0.24mm at top of bevel
Grind = full hollow
Point = Dutch (round)
Stabiliser = single
Mass = 54g
Smile = <1mm
Jimps = underside of shank only
Tail length = 22mm when opened 270°
Balance (opened 180°) = 25mm from pivot towards blade
Spine thickness = 5.8mm
Spine decoration = none
Bevel angle = 18.5°
Scales material = ABS plastic
Scales width at pivot = 12mm
Spacer = parallel - ABS plastic integral with scales
Pins = nickel(?) alloy (2 with additional plastic spreader)
Scales thickness (max.) = 11.1mm at about mid-length from pivot
Length overall (closed) = 163mm
Length overall (open 180°) =247mm
Height overall (closed) = 25.8mm
Packaging = metal case
Face marking is in ink and as shown - reads COMOY'S of LONDON
There are no back markings and no shank stampings.
These straight razors can make a good beginners razor provided it is professionally honed before first use.
These straight razors are selling for about USD 20 +/- USD 10 in 2021 although they are becoming harder to find.
Notes:
- As these straight razors are individually hand finished, there will be some variations in measurements between razors.
Manufacturer = Unknown
Year of manufacture = 2018(?)
Blade material = high carbon steel
Blade hardness = approximately 58 RHC
Edge length = 68mm
Blade width = 21mm (13/16)
Blade thickness = 0.24mm at top of bevel
Grind = full hollow
Stabiliser = single
Mass = 54g
Smile = <1mm
Jimps = underside of shank only
Tail length = 22mm when opened 270°
Balance (opened 180°) = 25mm from pivot towards blade
Spine thickness = 5.8mm
Spine decoration = none
Bevel angle = 18.5°
Scales material = ABS plastic
Scales width at pivot = 12mm
Spacer = parallel - ABS plastic integral with scales
Pins = nickel(?) alloy (2 with additional plastic spreader)
Scales thickness (max.) = 11.1mm at about mid-length from pivot
Length overall (closed) = 163mm
Length overall (open 180°) =247mm
Height overall (closed) = 25.8mm
Packaging = metal case
Face marking is in ink and as shown - reads COMOY'S of LONDON
There are no back markings and no shank stampings.
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