New guy here. Found a box in my cellar!

[CongaJon]

And it contained this beast...

I'm just getting started in this vintage shave stuff. It's amazing how many people are interested in it! Turns out my grandfather was a barber and unbeknownst to me this razor was tucked away in our cellar. I can't see myself shaving with it, but would like to clean it up and make it usable.

To get started I ordered a flare-tip SS from 1961, my birth year. Seemed like a good middle of the road piece for a beginner. When I told my Mom, she brought out a '55 red tip and a '57 blue that my Dad used! I also found an old Ever-Ready in the cellar, so now I have a nice little starter collection:

Hello from Northern NY! I'm looking forward to learning a bunch from this most excellent website/community. Probably won't post a bunch, but will be lurking in the background.

Jon

 

[pigskins65]

Welcome! Cool finds!!
How far north in NY are you?

 

[sharpstar90]

Welcome! That's a great setup. You saved some money there! I am a firm believer in the vintage models.

 

[CongaJon]

Welcome! Cool finds!!
How far north in NY are you?

Thanks! I'm about 45 mins. NE of Watertown, in the foothills of the Adirondacks.

 

[pigskins65]

Thanks! I'm about 45 mins. NE of Watertown, in the foothills of the Adirondacks.

Oh that's up there! I'm near Rochester and have always felt bad about saying I live in upstate because there's a whole lot more upstate from me!

 

[Macfrommichigan]

Sweet! A flare tip is the perfect starter!

As for that old straight, well, you know the story of John Thoreau, right?

Mac

 

[Robbyboxers]

Nice start!

 

[CongaJon]

Sweet! A flare tip is the perfect starter!

As for that old straight, well, you know the story of John Thoreau, right?

Mac

I didn't, but I do now!

 

[Clay S]

And it contained this beast...
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I'm just getting started in this vintage shave stuff. It's amazing how many people are interested in it! Turns out my grandfather was a barber and unbeknownst to me this razor was tucked away in our cellar. I can't see myself shaving with it, but would like to clean it up and make it usable.

To get started I ordered a flare-tip SS from 1961, my birth year. Seemed like a good middle of the road piece for a beginner. When I told my Mom, she brought out a '55 red tip and a '57 blue that my Dad used! I also found an old Ever-Ready in the cellar, so now I have a nice little starter collection:
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Hello from Northern NY! I'm looking forward to learning a bunch from this most excellent website/community. Probably won't post a bunch, but will be lurking in the background.

Jon

Heirloom razors trump birth year razors by a LONG shot.

The Straight razor forum has a restoration sub-forum if you want any tips with the SR.

 

[ajkel64]

Welcome, you have some very nice hardware there to start your journey. Thanks for the photo's, we love our photo's.

 

[mglindo]

Nice having an heirloom from your grandfather.

Mike

 

[dmshaver]

Welcome & congrats on the great pieces passed down to you. Those are treasures, to be sure! The Red Tip is considered by many on this forum (myself included) to be an exceptional razor. Enjoy!

 

[BigJ]

WONDERFUL!! Great to be able to use family heirlooms!!

 

[NickCutlip]

Welcome to the forum, Jon !!

 

[Dog Whiskerer]

Your dad's razors look to be in great condition. How lucky to be able to shave with an heirloom.

 

[Sparki]

Great finding, now put it to use

 

[troy]

Nice finds congrats! You must have a fairly dry cellar, because that old meat chopper looks t be in great shape! I think you'll love the Supper Speeds.

 

[xxvaleria]

Welcome to the club, Jon. Glad to have you aboard.

 

[malocchio]

Great collection !...you'll get many fine shaves with these tools.

 

[Scarry Knight]

I can see you shaving with it! Baby steps. You’ll be fine. I would do it. Very nice that they were saved for you.