Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123
Results 21 to 22 of 22
Like Tree17Likes

Thread: a box of old straights led me here

  1. #21
    The First Cut is the Deepest! Magpie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Upper Middle Slobovia NY
    Posts
    2,736
    Thanked: 480

    Default

    Hi Dave, and Welcome!

    Just a heads up that the yellow handled razors, both the Bismark, and the Tower brand, look like they may be showing signs of what we call "Cell Rot" this is something that happens when the handle material (celluloid) begins to break down and create an acidic gas. You have a great collection there, and it would be a shame if they were allowed to turn into a pile of rust dust!
    Should you decide you want to give the world of straight shaving a go, I would be happy to clean up and hone a blade for you. Give some serious thought to keeping at least a few of them, as family heirlooms. One day they could wind up in the hands of YOUR grandson!
    Should you need more info or advice, you have certainly come to the right place.
    dvk5453 likes this.

  2. The Following User Says Thank You to Magpie For This Useful Post:

    dvk5453 (06-16-2014)

  3. #22
    Senior Member pstrjp's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    smoky mountains, TN
    Posts
    136
    Thanked: 22

    Default

    Hi, welcome to SRP! Wow, what a great collection. I think my most prized collection is the razor handed down to me by my Mother In-Law used by my wife's great-great Uncle. It was restored by an SRP member and is something I want to pass down to my son one day. Definitely worth the time and money!
    dvk5453 likes this.

Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •