Three Vintage Straight Razors for a Beginner

[stopher54]

So I have been interested in straight razors for a while, but have yet to try it. When I told my dad of my interest he informed me that his Dad, my Grandpa, had a small collection of straight razors (I don't believe he ever used them). He had them shipped to me so I could get them cleaned up, honed, and ready to use. Here they are:

Vom Cleff & Co.(Diamondine)
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Geo. Wostenholm & Son
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Not so sure about this one. Says

The Union Razor Co.Tidioute, PA on the shaft, but is being stored in the Genco case?​

Once I get them restored I will post an update and possibly a beginners journal into the world of straight razors.

 

[Wid]

All very nice, congrats on getting Granddads razors. I wish to have been so lucky.

 

[Champion of Capua]

Nice razors, even better when they're from gramps.

 

[Weaselsrippedmyflesh]

All very nice, especially so since they've got some family history.

 

[Doc226]

Awesome, all three look great, hone them up and shave.

 

[Greybeard]

Very nice. They're all in great shape. Congratulations.
Von Cleff & Co. were an American distributor and the Diamondine brand was from Solingen razor maker Friederich Brangs.
The Union Razor was U.S. made between 1902 - 1909. The Genco case is a mismatch.
Wostenholm is a highly regarded Sheffield razor maker.
The Von Cleff scales look original. I believe that the other two have been re-scaled somewhere along the line.
I'd guess that all of the blades are around the same age.

 

[jpcwon]

Nice razors; congrats!! If you'd like to get them honed, don't hesitate to ask...

 

[stopher54]

Very nice. They're all in great shape. Congratulations.
Von Cleff & Co. were an American distributor and the Diamondine brand was from Solingen razor maker Friederich Brangs.
The Union Razor was U.S. made between 1902 - 1909. The Genco case is a mismatch.
Wostenholm is a highly regarded Sheffield razor maker.
The Von Cleff scales look original. I believe that the other two have been re-scaled somewhere along the line.
I'd guess that all of the blades are around the same age.

Thanks for the info. Can't wait to use them.

 

[jrp316]

Very nice razors. Like you said, it doesn't look like they were ever used. Get them honed up good and shave away!