a box of old straights led me here

[dvk5453]

Hello my name is Dave i was given a box of old straight razors from my grand mother.. my great grandfather was a barber for many years. I am looking to get more information about the razors he used..

The following is a list of the razors i have
1. Bresduck dubl duck hair thinning razor patent pending solingen germany
2. Jassiano & co solingen germany
3. John s holler & co yellow handle germany The tower brand 101
4.fram with two stars one before the f and one after the m other side just says ground in germany
5. Herm konejun with a pair of eye glasses before the name
6. Mamon excelent quality reverse side says made in germany
7. Bresmark yellow handle back side says make in germany solingen

All i know is my great grandpa was a barber from around the early 20s up until mid 80s he gave me my first hair cut as a child.

[Razorfeld]

Photos would be helpful. We all like razor porn. And what a great family connection.

[Siguy]

Woot!!

Pictures, man. Pictures!

Doh!

I meant to welcome you to SRP as well, Dave. Got a bit ahead of myself.

[SteveTheCanuck]

Sollingen was and remains to this day one of the primary locations for quality straight razor production. Do you have any pictures showing any of the markings?

[dvk5453]

. This is a pic of one razor i find really cool i am in process of taking other pics..

[dvk5453]

this is a broader pic of the straight.. as you can see im a novice at taking straight razor pics

[dvk5453]

this is a closeup of herm blade

[MisterMoo]

More pix.

I hope you're hooked soon.

[Magpie]

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.

[pstrjp]

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!