determining whether a razor is of good quality?

**sharptonn** · 10-10-2018, 02:05 AM

Carrier Cutlery, Elmira, NY. I think I have one!

**Gasman** · 10-10-2018, 07:56 AM

I think there is a list of razor names here on SRP of what to stay away from. I would think to learn that or having a copy of it, would be a good way to start. But if it is a razor without a country name on it, its possible over 100 years old, and if it shows some real age and use then it is most likely a good one from days past. Read that list in the library. I think it will help. And a lot of other good info in there about buying vintage razors in there.

The thread glen posted is a great way to learn to look at a razor. Learn the things to look for by going to eBay and finding troubled razors. After you start learning what to look for, you will find most on eBay are not worth buying. Then your ready to go in the wilds hunting.

Love me some American Razors of days past!

**metulburr** · 10-10-2018, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Gasman

I think there is a list of razor names here on SRP of what to stay away from.

I dont think i have seen this list before, so i am interested in a list of ones to stay away from.

The thread listed by gssixgun was nice regarding rust, but i think i was leaning more towards manufacturer names.

**MrZ** · 10-10-2018, 02:18 PM

Just buy all of the ones in your part of New York and I will clean out the ones on the eastern side. Look through the razor club section and find the names of ones you like. It would be very hard to make a list of all of the good manufacturers. England, Germany, and the US made some very nice stuff. Wade and Butcher and Wostenholm are common good English blades. Good Americans include Torrey and Geneva and Union. There are lots. Enjoy discovering them.

**criswilson10** · 10-10-2018, 02:58 PM

List of razors to avoid from the Beginner's guide at SRP
https://shavelibrary.com/w/Brands_of...azors_to_Avoid

**outback** · 10-11-2018, 10:52 AM

I like hunting in the wilds. I find that flea markets, and antique shops are my best hunting grounds.

Keep your eyes on the news of estate sales, too.

**Gasman** · 10-11-2018, 05:24 PM

Estate sales have been my best place to find them. But it took a lot of sales before i found some razors of a collector.

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