My Dad gave me this .

[grubinski]

Any intention of restoring the brush and straight for use?

Nope. They'll stay in the box. I can't be sure my GG ever actually shaved *himself* with that razor. The brush is (I believe) a neck brush for cleaning up the customers after a haircut, not a soap brush. The bristles seem far too long (and I don't think it's badger hair).

I found it interesting that the straight was made in Solingen, just like the Dovo I bought. I'm still working up to the straight, though. Currently using DE.

I met my GG two or three times, of which I remember the last time, when I was about 12. He lived from 1883 to 1971. I know that he cut my hair one time when I was about 5. I'm 54 now, and my Dad is 82.

 

[farmdog]

Beautifully done.

 

[dushea]

Very cool. Putting it up in the den?

 

[JerYnkFan]

That's awesome

 

[rxonmymind]

That rocks. Very thoughtful of your Aunt to do this.

 

[oldtrout]

Wow, what a fantastic family heirloom!

 

[Slash McCoy]

Nice. Don't restore. Maybe wipe the blade with some baby oil or camellia oil or something every couple of months. Or petroleum jelly once every couple of years. You can pick up a comparable razor to shave with on ebay pretty cheap. Brush too. Those make a nice display just like they are and should be worth more to you as keepsakes and a display than as part of your shaving rotation.