Got this Erik Anton Berg from overseas. Scales were broken and a cleanup was in order. But the price was right and I noticed that there was no spine wear. I sent it out and it's back today with new scales and shave ready. Sounds like quite the win, but remember you need to buy five or ten before you hit a winner!
Straight Razor Acquisition Thread
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I have a Cattaraugus Military 225Q fixed blade that belonged to my dad or one of my uncles in need of restoration. I guess I need one of these to restore as well.
French razor, Clement, mid 1800's. Maple burl scales. Shave pending.
Arrived today from the big auction house: Lee Magnetic Steel w/ Leopardwood Replacement Scales. I have it queued up to try out tomorrow. (I didn't quite get all of the mineral oil wiped off...)
This came in the mail Friday; Hoffritz 5/8. Will shave test later today.
I scored a second George Butler Keen razor. I’ve been looking for a second one ever since I got my first one in ivory.
My last acquisition was something I looked at on eBay for quite a while before pulling the trigger. This is one that I had been looking for, and when I saw it I pulled the trigger immediately. 6/8 Tanifuji, some minor scuffs/pitting to clean up, but overall pretty good shape.
Great scales!
First trip to Japan. I bought this NOS Cape 1000 6/8 inch without Tanifuji stamp almost a month ago and sent it to @Doc226 for a bevel set/hone. Terrific razor and terrific edge. I would describe the grind as not quite full hollow (three quarter hollow?).
The razor has clearly suffered some rusting. I gave it a round of wet/dry sandpaper and steel wool. By no means pristine, but I am happy.
I am also happy to have an edge from @Doc226 to measure my edges against, and I learned that my Nakayama Asagi and Ozuku Koppas are no pushovers.
If you have thought at about taking a first trip to Japan, you can't go wrong with a Cape 1000 or 2000 (based on what I have read).
The razor has clearly suffered some rusting. I gave it a round of wet/dry sandpaper and steel wool. By no means pristine, but I am happy.
I am also happy to have an edge from @Doc226 to measure my edges against, and I learned that my Nakayama Asagi and Ozuku Koppas are no pushovers.
If you have thought at about taking a first trip to Japan, you can't go wrong with a Cape 1000 or 2000 (based on what I have read).
that's unique in that it has the same blade stamp that I've seen on some Bengals I've been watching. unfortunately or fortunately, I've got a French razor illness right now.
camo
just bought today
was listed as a thiers-issard but I knew better. doesn't look like the typical le grelot that's stamped on a TI blank. looking at blade profile looks like legit grelot to me. didnt ask about the scale material but would guess rams horn given the texture.
camo
was listed as a thiers-issard but I knew better. doesn't look like the typical le grelot that's stamped on a TI blank. looking at blade profile looks like legit grelot to me. didnt ask about the scale material but would guess rams horn given the texture.
camo
Ok, so I’m new here and I see you guys post some really nice razors! After a Dovo 6/8 for my first SR, I’m going the opposite direction. I told myself I wouldn’t mess with Chinese stuff, but the price, reviews, and gold dollar modding contest made my curiousity to strong. A Red 81 that shaves great! Another 81 I made the water Buffalo scales for, and I forget the name but it looks like a w59 and they say it’s stainless, all I know is I stropped it and it floats arm hair off with zero tugging....for $16 bucks! I don’t intend to buy any more Chinese just on principal, but the bang for buck is off the charts!
Nice, glad you scored that one. There was a couple sweet looking frenchies going today
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@Frank Shaves, @Doc226, I also have an edge from Alfredo and the stone he used to make it. I can come close, but no cigar. I have some very clean, unprocessed hair that I use for the HHT. And I can't sever that hair with my edges the way Alfredo's edge does. Again, close but no cigar. It's good to have goals.
Same French illness here!
Take care of that French illness Camo, you know their are those here in the States trying to find evil in French stuff. Poor Peppy Le Pew... Maligned for being a true man's man ! @Eastcoast30 heads up as well.
I think the Bengals may have been using the etching fraudulently, though who can be sure? I know Butler owned the Keen razor trademark, unless they were leasing the Mark out? Though that would dilute their brand. Mysterious for sure!
fully aware. its okay to play GTA on a video game system raping and thieving...... but poor Monsieur Le Pew gets put on the block for some reason???
figures.
camo
It is a shame that the vendors have to put their name on these fine razors. AOS (TI), Fendrihan (Dovo & Ralf Aust), Shavenation (Boker), etc. I have never considered the option of removing the name as I figured that is was a lot of trouble and I have been worried that it would remove some of the metal as well.
I have heard of buyers obtaining the Thiers Isaard razors for beer money which seems almost criminal for both the buyer and seller.
I have heard of buyers obtaining the Thiers Isaard razors for beer money which seems almost criminal for both the buyer and seller.
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