Thread: Stuff my barber gave me

Originally Posted by RedGladiator

There are no instructions on the strop. I intend to give this away to a friend to get him started. I have a SRD modular paddle on the way.

I'll throw it out, I have accumlated 8 razors this month so I can practice with others.

Sorry, I meant to imply the instructions on the tin of saddle soap. Here is an thread with an illustration of cell rot http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...uloid-rot.html .

Bob

That's really cool that your long-time barber gave you some of the tools of his trade. The strop looks really nice. The stone looks like silicon carbide. Don't be too concerned about it not being flat; it's not as important as those on this forum would lead you to believe.

Originally Posted by RedGladiator

.....3Rd to the left says on the tang Taylor and sheffield, I cannot make out what else it says but there is an eye logo too.
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Taylor's of Sheffield, EyeWitness.

Great razor. Is there a number on it?

Originally Posted by MikekiM

Taylor's of Sheffield, EyeWitness.

Great razor. Is there a number on it?

Thanks. I've sent them all off to be honed now. There was something else on the tang that I couldn't make out. I'll look under a magnifying glass when it has been returned. Seemed in quite good condition, I can't remember seeing any rust. What numbers should I be looking out for?