Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

[Mlee]

Really great find. I obviously need to start hitting the flea markets in the area. Ivory and everything. Nice!

My latest, a W&B with Masonic markings. No "England" on the blade, so I guess Pre-1890's? I little corrosion, but no real rust

Horn scales looks like. Question: the end of the scales are carved and come together with no wedge. Was this the way it was done normally? Kinda cool.View attachment 959603

Nice! I like the older razors with etched blades, that one is in really good condition.

Just got this Hana Tonbo 6/8 FBU near wedge. Looks like it has never touched a stone... Until today! Hitting the stones here soon to get a shaving edge on it. Really excited to see how it shaves!View attachment 959613

Wow, that does look new. Really nice.

 

[Mlee]

Oh and I bought one today been after one of these for a while
Filarmonica 14 Doble Temple straight razor 8/8th

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I do own the 13P FILARMONICA NOVODUR SPAIN

Very very very nice!

I want a Filarmonica anything.

 

[6Cuda6]

Oh and I bought one today been after one of these for a while
Filarmonica 14 Doble Temple straight razor 8/8th

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I do own the 13P FILARMONICA NOVODUR SPAIN

Oh my friggen good man!! That is plain sexy!!!

 

[6Cuda6]

You guys are killing me....im trying so hard not to increase my collection as i patiently wait for a new razor to arrive and you post stuff like this

 

[6Cuda6]

Thank you Arne!!!
To be fair Arne! You my friend are a way better man than myself, with all of your stunning collection I just hope it shaves as nice as my Koraat as that is the same size.



Thank you Boris!!! Sadly no but I hope it is worth it and I'm sure it will.....



Oh yes there is a very active community still and if you can get the hang of them they are very rewarding shaves that's for sure....



Dont worry Arne!!! I did sound my horn first and I would do the same for yourself....

Ian thanks for posting that MAN commercial....made me laugh .... MAN is one of our axle suppliers.

 

[Mlee]

It never fails, when I get a new (to me) razor, I think, this is it, my favorite razor. Well, here's my newest favorite razor that I rescued today. It's a Kittel Brothers Sheffield, anyone heard of it? Under the name it has a pair of glasses with "I" on one lens and "C" on the other, I'm assuming it means "I see". Going by the length and shape of the tang, I would think it was made around mid 1800's. The blade is 6/8, probably half ground, shoulderless with a finger groove. It has some spine work and it's wide with jimps on top. Last but certainly not least, it has Ivory scales.

Here's some pictures, I didn't do much more than wash it off. It's been used but I din't think very much. It also came with a nice Wade & Butcher case.

 

[Mlee]

I like razors which have been made in Germany for American companies.

I do too, I think the Hardware store brands are under rated.

The M Jung #80 comes to mind.

M Jung imported some very nice razors.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

It never fails, when I get a new (to me) razor, I think, this is it, my favorite razor. Well, here's my newest favorite razor that I rescued today. It's a Kittel Brothers Sheffield, anyone heard of it? Under the name it has a pair of glasses with "I" on one lens and "C" on the other, I'm assuming it means "I see". Going by the length and shape of the tang, I would think it was made around mid 1800's. The blade is 6/8, probably half ground, shoulderless with a finger groove. It has some spine work and it's wide with jimps on top. Last but certainly not least, it has Ivory scales.

Here's some pictures, I didn't do much more than wash it off. It's been used but I din't think very much. It also came with a nice Wade & Butcher case.

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Lovely razor.

 

[Gerbs]

Getting started in straights with a Dr. Matt by Jerry Stark. Elated with how it turned out.

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[Anick]

 

[Bob L.]

It never fails, when I get a new (to me) razor, I think, this is it, my favorite razor. Well, here's my newest favorite razor that I rescued today. It's a Kittel Brothers Sheffield, anyone heard of it? Under the name it has a pair of glasses with "I" on one lens and "C" on the other, I'm assuming it means "I see". Going by the length and shape of the tang, I would think it was made around mid 1800's. The blade is 6/8, probably half ground, shoulderless with a finger groove. It has some spine work and it's wide with jimps on top. Last but certainly not least, it has Ivory scales.

Here's some pictures, I didn't do much more than wash it off. It's been used but I din't think very much. It also came with a nice Wade & Butcher case.

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Excellent!

That Jerry Stark is great too!

 

[BBviking]

Getting started in straights with a Dr. Matt by Jerry Stark. Elated with how it turned out.

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Nice scruff-cleaver!

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Getting started in straights with a Dr. Matt by Jerry Stark. Elated with how it turned out.

Jerry Stark's website is worth a read. He seems to be very well informed about all things steel and his razors are lovely.

Are you saying this is your starter straight razor? With a matching Paladin brush? Wow!

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Gerbs]

That’s correct, my first straight. I watched a Dr. Matt video and thought the concept of a shorter blade for a beginner razor was appealing. Jerry was great to work with. It was easy to just say, I’ll take a Dr. Matt razor. I showed him the Kirinite tortoise I wanted and he fired it up.

Got lucky on the Paladin a few months ago. Lucky coincidence!




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[Polarbeard]

Great finds!

Here's an update on the Robeson thumb notch I got on eBay. Does anyone recognize that hand?

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I recognize it. It's the hand you never want to see in a strip search room. The razor looks magnificent though.

 

[Mlee]

Lovely razor.

Excellent!

That Jerry Stark is great too!

Thank you Gentlemen.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

That’s correct, my first straight. I watched a Dr. Matt video and thought the concept of a shorter blade for a beginner razor was appealing. Jerry was great to work with. It was easy to just say, I’ll take a Dr. Matt razor. I showed him the Kirinite tortoise I wanted and he fired it up.

Got lucky on the Paladin a few months ago. Lucky coincidence!

I'd say all you need now is a Fili 8/8. Just so you have something to shave with while your razor is off getting tuned up by Jerry.

What strop did you pick to go with that setup?

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Gerbs]

Thanks! I went with an Heirloom Old No. 2. Petrified of cutting it up.


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[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Thanks! I went with an Heirloom Old No. 2. Petrified of cutting it up.

Been there. Slow and sure just takes more time.

I have his linen. Really nice.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[timwcic]

Wow, very nice! Swedish razors are so elegant...... and addicting.

I hope I am not being an enabler and contributing to your acquisition disorders