Acquired my first straight razor and it has arrived today. I'm very happy with it. However I've a question... what grind is it?
Extra full hollow (singing?) or full hollow or... ?
Research on it leads me to the exact page on the Sears 1908 catalog but the info on the grind is not on the advert. Its a Wilbert (Sears Brand) sold between 1908 and ~1920's. The whole thing is in surprisingly good condition.
Unlike the advert, this blade does not have the 'arc magnetic' design on the blade itself which means its not original or it faded off.
Size is something between 5/8 and 6/8. Shaves very well (the gentleman that restored it does a great job and it came shave ready... after a quick alcohol swab disinfecting I did a small test shave and even though I'm a complete newbie at this I found it surprisingly easy to use)
What say you? What grind is this? Thoughts? Opinions?
Extra full hollow (singing?) or full hollow or... ?
Research on it leads me to the exact page on the Sears 1908 catalog but the info on the grind is not on the advert. Its a Wilbert (Sears Brand) sold between 1908 and ~1920's. The whole thing is in surprisingly good condition.
Unlike the advert, this blade does not have the 'arc magnetic' design on the blade itself which means its not original or it faded off.
Size is something between 5/8 and 6/8. Shaves very well (the gentleman that restored it does a great job and it came shave ready... after a quick alcohol swab disinfecting I did a small test shave and even though I'm a complete newbie at this I found it surprisingly easy to use)
What say you? What grind is this? Thoughts? Opinions?
