Uncle's old straight

[highball]

My great uncle gave me a old razor he had, he cant remember any specific info about it. The pics are after I sanded about a hour on each side. I tried using straights a few years ago with no success, I am hoping I will get it right this time.
Any info on this razor?
Thanks

 

[ambrose]

Beautiful razor !!

 

[Buck47]

Here is some Info from this link ... hope it helps

http://www.uniclectica.com/misc/manuf.html

Straight Razor Manufacturers and Dates of Operation

JA HENCKELS
Solingen, Germany
at least ca. 1731 - present

Regards:

 

[SavantStrike]

Just got my copy of Goins yesterday.

According to Goins, the mark with the two dudes without text (that's what I call the Henckels mark) was most likely used During/after 1928 or prior to 1884

 

[Dharion]

[...] I tried using straights a few years ago with no success, I am hoping I will get it right this time.
Any info on this razor?
Thanks

Read the stickies, shave accordingly, and ask if you have questions left. That's how I got into enjoying straight razor shaving.

 

[mrgad]

You can see how perfect this razor can end up... by taking a look at what Max at Madaspen did with the identical razor:

http://www.madaspenhome.com/straigh..._restore_history_photo_gallery_originals.html

(Note: about 12 rows down, three from the left. Click on image to supersize.)

 

[highball]

Thanks for the link, he sure does some nice work

You can see how perfect this razor can end up... by taking a look at what Max at Madaspen did with the identical razor:

http://www.madaspenhome.com/straigh..._restore_history_photo_gallery_originals.html

(Note: about 12 rows down, three from the left. Click on image to supersize.)

 

[Luc]

That a really nice straight you've got!

 

[vgod]

yeah, those are great shavers!

congrats.

 

[ryrelav]

Vary good present from uncle. Good shave.

 

[leighton]

Very nice, all you need to do now is polish it for a couple of hours by hand or...less if you have power tools. Give it a hone and enjoy some AWESOME shaves with it. vintage Henckels are great razors.