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Flea Market finds - can you tell me what I have ?

I have only gone back to wet shaving for about 3 months now, and have been using DE's. But have been thinking of trying straights, and found these this morning.

Top: Tonsorial Gem, F.A. Clauberg, New York, Made in Germany

Bottom: Wade & Butcher, Sheffield England. Keen Shaver

As my experience with straight razors is zero, I would appreciate any thoughts or comments.


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The W&B in particular looks as though it would be a good restoration project - I assume that the scales are beyond repair. It's difficult to see from the angle but it doesn't seem as if either of them have too much hone wear so I think you've done well. Again, the angle could be distorting perspective but the Gem looks pretty narrow - I personally prefer a broader blade and recently got rid of a very similar looking razor (Heckel Bros Bob White) because it was just too light for my liking.
 
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