Hi fellas,
I found three straights at an antique shop today. I bought the cheapest on a whim, based only on manufacturer recognition. Its photos are below. There are also two others that were more expensive and unknown to me, so I didn't spring for them. The first was labeled "Cosmo Manufucturing, Germany", and the second only with "Kas(r)toff Bros." (I am unsure of the third letter). Both look to have molded Bakelite scales, the first white with a bird of some sort, and the second blue with a hunting scene. Any ideas? I checked the library for a razor assessor book, but they had none. The third (the one I bought) is a Wade and Butcher, but I couldn't ID it from straightrazorplace's database.
Sorry for the blurriness.
Says "Manufactured, Wade & Butcher, Sheffield". This is the only marking.
The butt spacer has a jagged edge that extends beyond the scales.
Blade profile
Another view of blade
What did I buy? Is it worth making into a restoration project? Just to be clear, I have no ambitions of shaving with it. I'm happy with my DE. If it could be restored to shave ready condition, I would probably sell it. If not, I'll shine it up up and keep it around to intimidate people.
I found three straights at an antique shop today. I bought the cheapest on a whim, based only on manufacturer recognition. Its photos are below. There are also two others that were more expensive and unknown to me, so I didn't spring for them. The first was labeled "Cosmo Manufucturing, Germany", and the second only with "Kas(r)toff Bros." (I am unsure of the third letter). Both look to have molded Bakelite scales, the first white with a bird of some sort, and the second blue with a hunting scene. Any ideas? I checked the library for a razor assessor book, but they had none. The third (the one I bought) is a Wade and Butcher, but I couldn't ID it from straightrazorplace's database.
Sorry for the blurriness.
Says "Manufactured, Wade & Butcher, Sheffield". This is the only marking.
The butt spacer has a jagged edge that extends beyond the scales.
Blade profile
Another view of blade
What did I buy? Is it worth making into a restoration project? Just to be clear, I have no ambitions of shaving with it. I'm happy with my DE. If it could be restored to shave ready condition, I would probably sell it. If not, I'll shine it up up and keep it around to intimidate people.
