I can't remember where I bought this razor. I guess this is a shoulderless straight razor. I don't know where it's made so I'm hoping someone can help me out here. The tang has a partially faded stamp and it says something "...R & YEOMANS". Here's a couple of photos. Thank you.
Need some help to identify this straight - something R & Yeomans
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Looks English. Definitely Ivory scales. A lot of wear on it. Probably started out as a 5/8 or 6/8". As danjared says the tang looks old. I don't have my razor guide near me, but tails that short usually mean 1860-1880 if memory serves me well.
Can't help you on maker, but looks like it was made well. Probably very hard steel.
Can't help you on maker, but looks like it was made well. Probably very hard steel.
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Here's a closeup of the grind.
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Thanks gentleman. You're right the razor shows some hone wear and the blade is 11/16" at the thickest point and narrowing to 5/8" near the tip just before it curves up. This is pretty exciting news. I wasn't sure if they were ivory scales but thanks for confirming that.
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Tell you what. If I ever sell this I'll give you first dibs!
I'm down with that. Seriously, though, nice find. You should hold onto that.
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Thank you my friend. I've had it in my glass case for about 5 months and never even thought about take a closer look at it until tonight.
I like the look of that shoulderless blade. Looks like an old hot rod.
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