Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

[Ice-Man]

I hear you guys....its the same at my end....been on the road more then ever this year.

Ian that sucks mate but medicine today is better then ever so with your docs help and bit of a life style change things will be good. My doc keeps telling me my job is gonna kill me.....

Yeah i hear you on that i was told to hang my keys up for the big truck, if i carry on i would not be here a year later so i hung them suckers up and fast. Now i drive tippers but its hard its in my blood being a trucker, at this rate i will soon be on a pushbike and Arne will be safe

 

[Tanuki]

Bought this one new...

I stropped, shaved, it needs a little finishing...

 

[6Cuda6]

Very nice !!

 

[Steve56]

These should be arriving from France tomorrow, Calino Arcachon cased pair except one of the pair is a Vincent Souveran. But for the price I couldn’t say no.

 

[KWilliams40]

Gold Dollar W60

 

[Tanuki]

Zebra Brand, Blue Steel, Spike - a lot off BST

@SliceOfLife put a fine finish on them before he shipped. I won’t be practicing my honing on these.

 

[moostashio]

Gents,

I was deep into SR restoration, honing, etc, up until about 3 years ago (my last post was 2016). I let it go for a while - discovered the Feather shavette and started wondering why I was working so hard on old blades. A few weeks ago, can't explain it, I got the fever again and started scouring the bay for blades. Here's what I have so far. Both blades are in great shape. I'll clean up the scales, polish the blades a bit, and have a go at honing them. Does anybody have any info on Fletcher Hardware, Detroit, MI? On the back of the tang it says "Made in Germany." There's a nice etch on the blade that says "Finest Steel."

 

[Bob L.]

I know how you feel mate, same here new job more laid back but longer hours and now I have been told I have Type 2 diabetes. So more tablets but we carry on and get through these things.

Hey there Ian. Type 2 Diabetes is very, very, manageable for most folks. I've been a type 1 diabetic, insulin dependent, since 1977. Other than being an inconvenience it hasn't stopped me from doing much of anything. That said, it has caused me to do quite a bit of planning at times.

• watch your diet
• follow your doctor's instructions to the letter
• keep or get your weight in line with your age (no belly fat...)
• exercise daily (30 minute walks will do your heart and you blood sugar levels wonders

Send me a PM if you want to exchange info...

Bob

 

[andromeda673]

Scored this one today!

Since I live in Milwaukee I had to bid on it. I really didn’t think I would win it! Plus I had a $5.00 off coupon so why not!

 

[Bob L.]

Mrs. Claus left a great surprise for me under the tree.

 

[6Cuda6]

Mrs. Claus left a great surprise for me under the tree.

Thats gorgeous!! Mrs Claus has great taste!!

 

[Bob L.]

Thats gorgeous!! Mrs Claus has great taste!!

Thanks. Mrs. Claus is gorgeous too. Given that she has kept me around since 1974 I can't say much about her taste...

 

[Slash]

Mrs. Claus left a great surprise for me under the tree.

Beautiful

 

[Bob L.]

Beautiful

Thanks, waiting for tomorrow morning's tough

 

[evnpar]

Mrs. Claus left a great surprise for me under the tree.

Congratulations, Bob. That same razor has been my list for at a least a year. I'm eager to hear your impressions.

 

[evnpar]

I didn't need another MK 31, but I couldn't resist one with Mother of Pearl scales and in near NOS condition.

 

[moostashio]

Mrs. Claus left a great surprise for me under the tree.

You are a lucky man.

 

[Bob L.]

Congratulations, Bob. That same razor has been my list for at a least a year. I'm eager to hear your impressions.

Thanks... I'm going to give it a run tomorrow morning. The plan is to use it right out of the box. Hot water will be the only thing on the blade before it touches the soap on my face. I'll do the write-up tomorrow afternoon.

ATB - Bob

 

[KWilliams40]

Ralf Aust 5/8 American Tip

 

[evnpar]

These should be arriving from France tomorrow, Calino Arcachon cased pair except one of the pair is a Vincent Souveran. But for the price I couldn’t say no.

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I keep going back to look at these absolutely gorgeous scales, and a fine pair of razors.