Waiting for this in the mail. Courtesy of Matt at Griffith
Straight Razor Acquisition Thread
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Revisor 76 landed this eve.
I don't think this one has been touched much at all. relatively sharp.....but just to be safe will run on 12k, maybe Ark, then balsa progression.
small but i like it. when comparing to my other known razors, it falls between a 4/8 and a 5/8????
camo
I don't think this one has been touched much at all. relatively sharp.....but just to be safe will run on 12k, maybe Ark, then balsa progression.
small but i like it. when comparing to my other known razors, it falls between a 4/8 and a 5/8????
camo
PAX 178 just out of the Barbicide after arrival from the large auction site.
Appears to have had little use and the bevel seemd in good shape. Think I'll see what damage I can do with a coticule ...
Appears to have had little use and the bevel seemd in good shape. Think I'll see what damage I can do with a coticule ...
Nice looking straight .Great find
Well guys, something very special arrived in the post today. A set of three vintage Heljestrand MK31’s.
I couldn’t tell much from the photos but these razors appear to be natural ivory scales in very good condition. The ivory is bright and clean. The blades appear to have very little wear on them. Apart from a few tiny patina marks I can not see any rust or corrosion on the blades not even in the pivot. Two of the three have tight pins and close perfectly centrally. One is a little looser and easier to open this one closes about 70:30 off centre.
So far I have been using my modern Ralf Aust with good results. For my second SR I chose to go vintage. I’ve heard good things about the Swedes. The set looked good so I guess that I have a few back ups now. The edges are sharpish and will clip a few hairs but I don’t consider them to be shave ready just yet.
I’m surprised by how good these look. Fairly light in the hand. The thumb notch edges are sharp and provide really good grip. I can’t wait to hone them up and try them out. I’ve pictures the one that seems to have the most wear. I intend to use this one first and pack the rest away as spares.
If anyone has any tips for looking after the ivory, I’m all ears. I’ve seen a few vintage razors with a yellow tinge and I’m not in a rush to douse these in mineral oil, Renaissance Wax or anything else that could ruin them before I get some advise. They seem to have lasted well so far.
I couldn’t tell much from the photos but these razors appear to be natural ivory scales in very good condition. The ivory is bright and clean. The blades appear to have very little wear on them. Apart from a few tiny patina marks I can not see any rust or corrosion on the blades not even in the pivot. Two of the three have tight pins and close perfectly centrally. One is a little looser and easier to open this one closes about 70:30 off centre.
So far I have been using my modern Ralf Aust with good results. For my second SR I chose to go vintage. I’ve heard good things about the Swedes. The set looked good so I guess that I have a few back ups now. The edges are sharpish and will clip a few hairs but I don’t consider them to be shave ready just yet.
I’m surprised by how good these look. Fairly light in the hand. The thumb notch edges are sharp and provide really good grip. I can’t wait to hone them up and try them out. I’ve pictures the one that seems to have the most wear. I intend to use this one first and pack the rest away as spares.
If anyone has any tips for looking after the ivory, I’m all ears. I’ve seen a few vintage razors with a yellow tinge and I’m not in a rush to douse these in mineral oil, Renaissance Wax or anything else that could ruin them before I get some advise. They seem to have lasted well so far.
rbscebu
Girls call me Makaluod
Congratulations on a wonderful find!
Keep looking. You only need another four of the same.
nice set and case Tomo!!!!!
by my count you have two extra.....I'll PM my address!!!!! lol
camo
after looking at this more last night under the loupe.......I believe it to be a 90 year old factory edge untouched.
camo
Thanks mate. I spent some time on one this evening and it’s definitely sharp now. It had a slight smile to but no clips anywhere. I’ve corrected the smile a little but didn’t want to go overboard with the honing. I can’t wait to see how she goes tomorrow.
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Thanks! It's in great condition. Gave it a quick trip to the coticule last night and shave tested this morning. Still have some work to do there but it feels great in the hand. Gonna be superb if I can get the edge right.
Snagged this guy off the bay today, I think it is newer production. Should clean up really nice!
This arrives either tomorrow or Friday!
Circa 1930s I think.
I am excited!
Vr
Matt
Circa 1930s I think.
I am excited!
Vr
Matt
Fresh-out-of-the-coffin King Cutter:
Beautiful Matt!!! You must have the full set now....
You guys can sure find 'em! I did a little birthday shopping on the French auction site today, since I had no French razors. Obviously, a situation that fairly screamed for remediation! The Le Grelot looks a little rough, but I'm hoping salvageable. It's really tough to find much info on the French razors. Probably a language thing?
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