Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

[totorlekiller]

I've been going through some old trade papers (american cutlerer from the 20's) and I think I know what you have, but you don't have all of it. Torrey kept on making straights well into the DE period. The basically made a open comb guard that slid onto the SR.
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Very interesting.
I have a razor with similar groves though that appears to be a lot older than the 20ies. But then again, it is hard to tell.

Also, in the poster, the guard appears to be flush with the top of the tang, which does not seem possible for the Torrey with blood groves as the top of the blade is flat.

 

[mtnredhed]

You may well be right. I'll see if I can find earlier issues that describe it better

 

[kcb5150]

F Stockel. Interesting German razor. French point and a meaty grind.View attachment 610254View attachment 610256

 

[pmaster]

I had sworn to myself I wouldn't buy another CVH unless an MK32-33, but they're so rare to find (or too expensive). Yet I couldn't resits this MK31... Can't wait to try it!

 

[Polarbeard]

I had sworn to myself I wouldn't buy another CVH unless an MK32-33, but they're so rare to find (or too expensive). Yet I couldn't resits this MK31... Can't wait to try it!
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I'd say you got yourself a winner, but I guess that I'm not totally objective[emoji2]

 

[pmaster]

I'd say you got yourself a winner, but I guess that I'm not totally objective[emoji2]

Objectivity is overrated, its an awesome razor

 

[Polarbeard]

Objectivity is overrated, its an awesome razor

Indeed it is in many ways

 

[pundi64]

Bought this today Dorko 7/8+

 

[Lmarkow]

A big Dorko for me too:

 

[Lmarkow]

Oops, wrong thread.

 

[Royce]

BST ? I'll take it, pm sent. [emoji4]

 

[Robertglass126]

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/MRAAAOSwAYtWK3NE/s-l1600.jpg

 

[Steve56]

I'll see your Dorkos and raise you a pair of Le Grelots...

A cased pair of 6/8 pre-WWII Le Grelot Lotus 359s, Spanish points, Medaille D'Or Paris 1931. Glad to have these, good ones of this vintage are getting scarcer.

Cheers, Steve

 

[Guestabc]

I have these in transit as we speak:

2 of these MK 30



1 of these MK 32



and one of these Tornblom



Not that the Swedish razors have become my favorite or anything LOL

 

[Heespharm]

I'll see your Dorkos and raise you a pair of Le Grelots...

A cased pair of 6/8 pre-WWII Le Grelot Lotus 359s, Spanish points, Medaille D'Or Paris 1931. Glad to have these, good ones of this vintage are getting scarcer.

Cheers, Steve

Dear lord! Gorgeous

 

[Royce]

Dear lord! Gorgeous

[emoji15] Spanish Point Grelots!

 

[Steve56]

Yeah I don't think I've seen Spanish point Grelots before. I'd guess that 1) back then they weren't called Spanish points, and 2) the noses were likely a made-to-order feature for someone. But who knows 80 years on?

Cheers, Steve

 

[Royce]

Stunning to say the least. Steve, your collection of razors is something else, congratulations on your latest edition.

 

[jlindy]

Acquired this nice 9/16 Red Imp Wedge (actually more like 1/4 hollow) in a trade with a fellow B&B'er. Did a bit of simple clean up, then a honing... Shaves great!

 

[Lmarkow]

I'll see your Dorkos and raise you a pair of Le Grelots...

A cased pair of 6/8 pre-WWII Le Grelot Lotus 359s, Spanish points, Medaille D'Or Paris 1931. Glad to have these, good ones of this vintage are getting scarcer.

Cheers, Steve

Spectacular!