My 3 Antique store straight finds!

[DapperJames]

After browsing my local antique store that I visit every other weekend I came across these 3 straights. I wanted them instantly and had the store call the vendor to make a deal. I negotiated under $100 dollars for the 3 of them. All 3 straights have whale bone scales which I love. I know for sure the blades need to be polished up and conditioned but I’m happy with them even if they cant be made to give a great shave. I believe 2 out of the 3 will clean up nicely though, maybe all 3. All 3 also have their original boxes. These are the firsts straights I’ve purchased besides my Diamondine from Gentlemen’s Best that I use to shave now. Any further information you guys can offer is appreciated as always. How'd I do? Pictures are below...


The first straight is marked “The J.R. Torrey Co.Worcester Mass”

Engraving on the blade.

The second straight is marked “The Radiumite Co Dayton, Ohio”

Engraving on the blade with heavy pitting/rust?

The third straight is marked “Tonsorial Gem”
On the opposite side the straight is marked “F.A. Clauberg New-York Made in Germany”

All 3

 

[bradyarz]

you might want to be careful with anything named 'tonsorial'.

very nice find just for the scales!!

 

[DapperJames]

Over 40 views and no opinions or comments? Just one response, I feel shunned.

 

[Desdinova]

break out the sandpaper and buffing compound!

 

[SliceOfLife]

I am also a big fan of bone scales. Torreys and Tons Gems are both good vintage razors. I've never owned a Radiumite.

I think you got a decent deal. $30-40 for a decent condition vintage straight in good condition bone scales is a fair price.

 

[gaj90027]

Great score!!!

 

[mgarbell]

Nice score. They should all clean up well enough to give you years of service. I had a Torrey with the same blade and it was a great shaver. Enjoy.

 

[fidjit]

Another view without comment !

Yep worth it for the scales alone...

Oops, I commented !!!

 

[DapperJames]

Nice score. They should all clean up well enough to give you years of service. I had a Torrey with the same blade and it was a great shaver. Enjoy.

I'm looking forward to cleaning them up!

Another view without comment !

Yep worth it for the scales alone...

Oops, I commented !!!

I figured even if the blades ended up completely useless you can't go wrong with 3 whale bone scales.

 

[thirdeye]

I guess I know where you'll be spending a bunch of time cleaning these beauties up.......

 

[brianw]

Nice score

 

[mattbikes1]

Those look great. Are they going to be use functionally or just a restoration project? They all look like they are in pretty good shape. The whale bone scales are great! Good find!

 

[DapperJames]

I guess I know where you'll be spending a bunch of time cleaning these beauties up.......

I'll bring the elbow grease.

Those look great. Are they going to be use functionally or just a restoration project? They all look like they are in pretty good shape. The whale bone scales are great! Good find!

I'd love to be able to shave with all 3 of them if restoration allows for it. If not I'll just clean them up and they can be a nice start to my collection.

 

[K.T.]

Radiumite! Yikes! Be careful!

K.T.

 

[Rancor16]

that's pretty legit. The whalebone is EXCELLENT imo.The thought of whalebone alone is enough to make it cool, add to that the look and it's a hell of a score

 

[JPM]

Nice score! I have a 7/8" Torrey and it is probably my favorite razor. It is a very smooth shaver.